Life after the loss of a spouse brings waves of unprecedented, profoundly difficult emotions. While this is a natural human response to loss, the brain is hardwired to avoid discomfort—often leading us to try to dodge, suppress, or outrun what we feel. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to navigate the early days when emotions […]
Newly Widowed: Help for the First Year of Widowhood
The Physicality of Grief
The Physicality of Grief explores the profound physiological impact that loss has on the human body and offers foundational strategies for healing.
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 […]
Community Memorial Activity & Camp Closing Remarks
Connecting with other widowed people is one of the most important aspects of Camp Widow®. Gather with the widowed campers you met earlier in the day to discuss key takeaways and the opportunity to share contact information.
Newly Widowed: Help for the First Year of Widowhood
Please join your Newly Widowed community for a discussion of the days’ offerings from the point of view of those who are widowed less than one year. We will also be providing information on self-care and how you can stay connected with your widowed community through Soaring Spirits’ programs.
Newly Widowed: Help for the First Year of Widowhood
Our Newly Widowed workshop track has been designed for widowed people whose widowhood began within the past twelve months. The content for this introduction to the Newly Widowed track is based on research done through the Soaring Spirits Resilience Center and will focus on a combination of providing campers with tools and resources designed to […]