Grieving the loss of a primary relationship causes us to struggle in almost all aspects of our lives. Finding new coping strategies and full-body self-care techniques is one way to manage our profound emotional reactions. Come prepared to stand up and learn some basic movements of Qigong and Tai Chi Ch’uan as an approach to […]
Middle Widowed: Hope and Healing for those Widowed 3-5 years
Ask a Coach: a coaching approach to healing and hope
This session is presented by Teresa Beshwate The Sudden Widow Coach and Darryl Taylor of Coaching U Through. When the unthinkable happens, therapy, counseling and grief groups are traditional ways to get help, and each can be beneficial. Although grief coaching is typically not the first thing that comes to mind, it is a unique […]
The Body Remembers – Using Chair Yoga, Breath work and Meditation for Easing Physical Symptoms of Grief
This workshop will include information on how the body responds to grief, and how often our body will “remember” before our emotions realize what is going on. Breath work, brief meditation and chair yoga will be utilized to assist participants in exploring healthy options for dealing with trauma, grief, insomnia and physical issues that may […]
Exploring the Path of the Introvert in Grief
How is grief different for the introvert? What additional challenges come up for those experience the world from the inside out? In this workshop, we will explore the characteristics of introversion and discover ways that grief can bring an additional layer of challenge. We’ll consider the benefits of proactive self-care and discuss small steps on […]
Making Chocolate Cake out of Lemons: Using expressive arts to find your inner grief guide
Would you like to use expressive arts to listen to your own inner wisdom about your grief journey rather than what a grief illiterate [Insert all the stupid crap people say here] culture tells you? In this presentation/experiential workshop, you will see examples of how expressive arts can be used to find new meaning in […]
Self-Esteem & Self-Worth: OMG They are Important!
Self-esteem and self-worth are two of the most important things. EVER. And while this is true for all humans, it is even more true for widowed people. As we fight so hard to survive, and eventually rebuild. In this workshop we will discuss the difference between self-esteem and self-worth, the importance of both, why widowed […]