This workshop addresses the physical experience of grief and loss through guided movement and meditation. We will use our imaginations to embody both the undertow – the sorrow of losing a loved one, and the upwell – the swell of emotion and the promise of new energy in our lives. Grief really does come in […]
Navigating Trauma in Widowhood
The Other Way to Grieve: Science, Soma & Soul
We will learn together in this educational-and-experiential workshop. Founded on the science of human healing and an up-to-date understanding of how trauma and grief move uniquely through our bodies, we will curiously explore the many different ways we can support and make space for our experience of loss and being human. You will learn: -the […]
Disenfranchised Grief
This workshop is for those whose loss was not recognized or respected by friends or family. Whether because you were not legally married, in a non-traditional relationship, had never disclosed it, or it was just not accepted, you did not receive the support traditionally given by society to the bereaved. We will discuss the many […]
Helping Your Grieving Child Heal
As a widowed parent managing your own grief, healing, and self-care is challenging enough. Layering on the grief of your child(ren) can cause additional pain, stress, worry, and struggles. This workshop will provide you with a deep understanding of your child’s own unique grieving process and how it differs from your own. Tools and hands […]
Line Dancing
Join Allison for a basic line dancing experience. A light class with music, movement, and a few laughs. Line dancing is great self care whether in your home or in your community for class or a dance.
Widowed and Winning: Turning your Traumas into Triumph
This workshop will provide you practical insight on how a mindset shift changes the trajectory of your life. This will also challenge you to think beyond your trauma to a life you are proud of living.