Join coach, author and speaker John Polo as he presents his “Self-Care: A Fresh New Look” workshop. In this workshop we will look at self-care in new and innovative ways. Thinking outside of the box we will expand our view of self-care, while discussing its importance and practical ways to begin to implement self-care into […]
Middle Widowed: Hope and Healing for those Widowed 3-5 years
Lessons From Your Unintended Life: From Surviving to Thriving
Loss is a universal and yet very unique experience. Together we will look at how to take the lessons of loss and use them to propel yourself from a life in which you merely survive to a life in which you thrive and create new purpose, peace and meaning.
Navigating Work After Loss
Your partner just died, and you are returning to work. Your coworkers or boss don’t know what to say or how to treat you. Maybe you just started a new “post-death” job without knowing your loss history. How do you navigate your “new normal” at work? What do you say to well-meaning but hurtful coworkers […]
Resiliency: Adapting, Recovering, and Moving Forward After Loss
Have you wondered why some people are able to handle everything thrown at them throughout their lives while others struggle day to day? We know that each person’s grief journey is unique. So are our resiliency quotients. In this presentation you will hear a story of love, loss, and resilience and the research that helps […]
Widowed and Male: A Panel Conversation for Widowers
Moderator:Jim Spelman
This workshop is focused on the needs of our widowers, and offered just for the men at camp. We will explore a variety of topics relating to being male and widowed.
Nurturing your Nervous System with Somatic exercise
“Nurturing Your Nervous System” offers a class delving into somatic techniques to shift the body from “fight or flight” to “rest and digest.” After trauma, the body releases adrenaline and cortisol, affecting heart rate, metabolism, and immune function. This stress response impacts the brain’s amygdala and hippocampus regions, influencing emotion and memory. Somatic exercises, emphasizing […]