Grief is often described in stages, but many widowed individuals discover that their grief does not move in a predictable timeline. Instead, it can be stuck in survival patterns that make it difficult to move forward. In this workshop, Dr. Tina Fornwald introduces five survival patterns that commonly emerge after the loss of a spouse […]
Middle Widowed: Hope and Healing for those Widowed 3-5 years
Finding the Funny When Nothing Feels Funny: A Comedic Path to Healing
As someone who has performed and taught comedy for over 20 years, one thing Kelley Lynn has learned is that most comedy comes from tragedy and truth. But often times, finding the funny inside the pain seems impossible. In this workshop, Kelley Lynn will combine storytelling, stand up, and a therapeutic approach to help those […]
Navigating a New Beginning
The death of a long-term partner brings unique challenges. Along with grieving the person you love, you may also be grieving the loss of the one person who knew your story from the inside: someone who witnessed your growth, shared your history, and walked beside you through life’s milestones. This workshop will explore the realities […]
Food and Grief: How to Nourish Ourselves, Navigate Triggers, and Support Our Bonds Through Food
Food plays such a big role in grief. Appetites and immune systems change; we cook, food shop, and eat for one (less); and navigate everyday triggers like restaurants, holidays, and much more. This talk, from professional chef, food writer, and widow Lisa Ruland, explores these and more topics, with practical support for navigating food’s role […]
Making Space for Joy: Rituals and Practices for Life After Loss
Living joyfully after the loss of a loved one can feel not just out of reach, but almost impossible. This workshop, Making Space for Joy, offers a gentle, hope-centered framework for reframing what joy can look like in life after loss and for allowing yourself to claim it again in ways that feel authentic and […]
Widowhood for the Long Haul – Find Your YES and Live It!
Widowhood is relentless and inescapable. Grief can be all consuming, or sneaky. No matter when it strikes, we can seize the Captain’s Wheel and take the moment back! When the phone call from the Sheriff shattered my world in May 2018, I was plunged into widowhood. I felt like I was crawling on endless glass. […]