For those widows and widowers with children, parenting must continue after loss. This workshop will guide participants in identifying their personal strengths and struggles with parenting in the aftermath of their loss. Together we’ll look at some common scenarios of conflict that can arise in families post-loss and examine unique solutions and methods for coping […]
Navigating Trauma in Widowhood
Guarded Vulernability
Hurt people hurt people, but helped people help people. On the path to healing we can help others help us. This workshop will focus on using vulnerability as a key ingredient of resilience. As we let others know what we need they are better equipped to meet our needs. As we use guarded vulnerable with […]
Keynote Address
Please join John Polo, long-time Camp Widow presenter, coach and author of 4 books-Widowed. Rants, Raves and Randoms, Widowed 2: Now I Live, How To Date a Widow and The Stupid Sh*t People Say to Grievers. John came to his first camp in 2017 and has been presenting at every camp at least once a […]
Soothing your Heart and Soul
This workshop will explore grief and the effects of loss both , emotional and physical, on those experiencing grief. Practical applications for positive self care during grieving will be presented.
Getting the Right Support
There are many common misconceptions about the length of time a grieving person will need the support of their community. When the relationships in our lives cause strain or hardship…
Anger and Widowhood
Anger and widowhood go hand in hand, and yet even though we feel it as much as any other emotion, we are never allowed to talk about it, let alone show it to the world.