First Unitarian Congregation Of Ottawa

The possibility of using humour as a strategy to confront fear · small and large but particularly in the climate of fear of crime, terrorism promoted by recent events. Fear leads to overwhelm or paralysis and mitigate against rationality. Humour can also be a tool for social justice. Susan Tanner is an environment and social justice advocate, mother of 2 sons, 2 step daughters, 6 step grandchildren and a retired executive, lawyer, tribunal member, mediator, teacher, model, clown and cow hand.