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 […]
Middle Widowed: Hope and Healing for those Widowed 3-5 years
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 […]
Writing through Grief: Documentation, Diary, and Poetry
This will be a poetry workshop contemplating how we grieve and write through it.
Beyond Traditional Narratives
In this workshop, we explore the complexities of grief experienced by individuals with non-traditional losses. Participants from diverse backgrounds join us to challenge societal norms, discuss diverse forms of love and loss, and navigate support systems. By the end, attendees gain a deeper understanding of disenfranchised grief, validation for their experiences, and a renewed connection […]