Join coach, author and speaker John Polo as he presents his “Self-Care: A Fresh New Look” workshop. In this workshop we will look at self-care in new and innovative ways. Thinking outside of the box we will expand our view of self-care, while discussing its importance and practical ways to begin to implement self-care into […]
Newly Widowed: Help for the First Year of Widowhood
Navigating Finances after Loss
When your loved one dies you may find it overwhelming to navigate through all the financial decisions you have to make. Join Erin Hente, host of the Now What? Navigating Life After Loss Podcast, as we explore practical ways to process through emotions, establish your key decision-making criteria to make more informed decisions about your […]
Navigating Work After Loss
Your partner just died, and you are returning to work. Your coworkers or boss don’t know what to say or how to treat you. Maybe you just started a new “post-death” job without knowing your loss history. How do you navigate your “new normal” at work? What do you say to well-meaning but hurtful coworkers […]
Widowed and Male: A Panel Conversation for Widowers
Moderator:Greg Mais
This workshop is focused on the needs of our widowers, and offered just for the men at camp. We will explore a variety of topics relating to being male and widowed.
Nurturing your Nervous System with Somatic exercise
“Nurturing Your Nervous System” offers a class delving into somatic techniques to shift the body from “fight or flight” to “rest and digest.” After trauma, the body releases adrenaline and cortisol, affecting heart rate, metabolism, and immune function. This stress response impacts the brain’s amygdala and hippocampus regions, influencing emotion and memory. Somatic exercises, emphasizing […]
Grief and Ritual in a Secular Age
According to Pew, nearly one quarter of Americans claim “none” as their religious affiliation, with nearly a third reporting that they seldom or never attend church. Historically, religious communities and faith traditions helped the grieving with structure and ritual that provided comfort, community, compassion, and a way to seek meaning in what might otherwise seem […]