We will learn together in this educational-and-experiential workshop. Founded on the science of human healing and an up-to-date understanding of how trauma and grief move uniquely through our bodies, we will curiously explore the many different ways we can support and make space for our experience of loss and being human. You will learn: -the […]
Recently Widowed: Tools and Tips for those Widowed 1-3 years
How Music (Videos) Can Be Used to Grieve and Foster Hope after Loss
This workshop is based on my personal experience of using music, and particularly music videos, as a means to discover their power in my SEARCH for meaning-making, gaining a sense of new self and hope. Music/videos can impact, evoke, direct, clarify, and support your feelings. Music (videos) are particularly powerful at helping to navigate our […]
Disenfranchised Grief
This workshop is for those whose loss was not recognized or respected by friends or family. Whether because you were not legally married, in a non-traditional relationship, had never disclosed it, or it was just not accepted, you did not receive the support traditionally given by society to the bereaved. We will discuss the many […]
Helping Your Grieving Child Heal
As a widowed parent managing your own grief, healing, and self-care is challenging enough. Layering on the grief of your child(ren) can cause additional pain, stress, worry, and struggles. This workshop will provide you with a deep understanding of your child’s own unique grieving process and how it differs from your own. Tools and hands […]
Line Dancing
Join Allison for a basic line dancing experience. A light class with music, movement, and a few laughs. Line dancing is great self care whether in your home or in your community for class or a dance.
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 […]