There is nothing easy about being a widowed parent, whether you have young children, teens or even adults. Our own grief is experienced in a variety of ways-emotionally, physically and behaviorally. Our minds and bodies can react with shock, rage, fatigue, appetite changes, sleep disturbances and loss of concentration. This applies to us as parents […]
Newly Widowed: Help for the First Year of Widowhood
Discussion: The Layered Trauma of Grief Due to HIV Death
This conversation will address the layers of trauma associated with the death of a loved one as a result of the HIV epidemic and the accompanying community loss and societal stigma that often follows. We will also make space for conversation for widowed people whose loved one’s died of complications related to HIV and are […]
A Conversation About Grief and Love Featuring Nate Berkus
Join us for an intimate conversation about the ongoing nature of love and the lessons taught by grief that ultimately enrich our lives. Soaring Spirits founder and Camp Widow creator, Michele Neff Hernandez will sit down with award-winning interior designer and author, Nate Berkus and discuss Nate’s journey through the loss of his partner Fernando […]
Discussion: Gay/Bi/Queer People who Identify as Male
This workshop will offer support for people who identify as male. We will discuss challenges and coping strategies, as well as providing time and support for participants to meet and interact with others in similar situations.
Discussion: Lesbian/Bi/Queer People who Identify as Female
This workshop will offer support for people who identify as female. We will discuss challenges and coping strategies, as well as providing time and support for participants to meet and interact with others in similar situations.
Managing the Effects of PTSD
This workshop is intended for those who have suffered trauma in relation to their partner’s death. We will look at the effects of trauma on the brain and body and look at practical everyday ways in which the intrusive thoughts, memories , changing moods and anxiety of post-traumatic stress can be eased.