Everyone has the capacity to be creative. Creativity can mean something different to every individual. We often think of creativity as painting or singing or writing, but creativity can be found in every aspect of our lives…
Newly Widowed: Help for the First Year of Widowhood
Self Care in the Early Days
How do you practice self-care when you don’t have the energy to shower? For many widowed people the early days after the death of their person are lived in a fog and self-care is not a concept to which any attention is paid. This workshop will provide easy, practical tips for providing your mind, heart, […]
The Search for Calm/Sleep For the Busy and Exhausted Mind
Panic, anxiety, restlessness, exhaustion, racing thoughts, lack of focus, disconnect…grief can make it difficult to sleep, stay asleep or simply find a moment of calm.
To Share or Not to Share
One of the common side-effects of widowed life is an expansion of our personal boundaries. As widowed people we manage day-to-day life while carrying the weight of our grief with the multitude of responsibilities that were once shared. During this time, we open up to others, often in ways we never have before. Being able […]
Visceral Healing: Pathways to Resilience
In the early months and years of the grief journey its almost impossible to imagine how a shattered life fraught with intense feelings of sorrow, anger, and more can ever be transformed.
The Power of Your Story
We are excited to introduce our keynote speaker, Tom Hall. After a tragic loss, Tom found himself raising two young teenage daughters alone. He has discovered that by sharing your “story,” a transformation can take place that can help you in all aspects of your life; as a parent, a community member and as a leader.