Widowed people’s friendships and support structures change after a partner’s death. How do you make the transition with new and changed friendships, find activities, and a develop a sense of community around you? In this workshop, learn how Annie and Michelle navigated the new social landscape within their own widowhood journeys and created communities in […]
Newly Widowed: Help for the First Year of Widowhood
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 how you can stay connected with your widowed community through Soaring Spirits’ programs.
Your Brain on Grief
Grief impacts every part of us, and the brain is no exception. Newly widowed people experience many unforeseen changes and as a result, they often ask, “Am I normal?” “What is happening to me?” In this session, you will understand how the normal human brain changes with grief. We will discover the areas of control […]
We Have a Widowed Person For That
We Have a Widowed Person For That is an optional event during lunch to come together in community to make quick connections with other widowed people who may have a similar experience- either in type of death, life experience or family situation. You may go from one table to another if you’d like to meet […]
Seven Steps to Securing Your Finances After the Death of Your Person
How do I minimize taxes when selling my home? What should I do with my investment and credit accounts? When should I start taking Social Security? As a widow of more than a decade, Carolyn understands how widowhood changes – and complicates – the answers to many of these questions. Whether you’re 25 or 75, […]
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 […]