The grieving process is very personal and individual as are the outlets we choose to express it. Historically, art has taken on this mantra and the beauty of the depictions help create a catharsis of sorts and an understanding of the griever’s point of view. Exploring different forms of art that allow for tangible outlets […]
Recently Widowed: Tools and Tips for those Widowed 1-3 years
Life in the Fishbowl: Judgment, Boundaries and Priorities
Widowed people have something in common with goldfish…there are always folks staring into the fishbowl! No matter how far along the road of widowhood you may have traveled, there is no doubt you’ve experienced the potholes created by other people’s opinions. In the early stages of grief, we tend to expand our boundaries and allow […]
Learning to Cook Healthy Food for One (or more!)
This workshop will explore the challenges of cooking and mealtime for widowed men and women. We will discuss our food preferences and memories, the challenges of either being your home chef for the first time or regaining your passion for cooking post-loss. We will share recipes that can be adapted for one or more people […]
Therapy 101: Finding the Perfect Therapy–and Therapist!
There are numerous types of mental health practitioners who have specialized skills and training to assist those working toward healing the emotional and psychological effects of grief and trauma. But choosing the right therapist- and the right therapy- can be completing overwhelming! Shall I see a licensed professional counselor (LPC), licensed mental health counselor (LMHC), […]
Eco-Map Your Life: A New Way to Navigate Social Change
Relationships with friends, family and colleagues can become severely altered after the death of a life partner. Interactions with the people and places who once made us comfortable can now cause anxiety, stress, anger or pain. Join us as we navigate these social changes by eco-mapping our new lives. Through an ecomap, plans can be […]
Rebuilding Your Heart
“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” – Socrates When it seems all that is left of us is the broken pieces, what do we do? How do we go on? And more importantly, how do we bring them with us […]