Caregiving through the death of your loved one takes a toll on your mind, your heart and your body. This workshop will explore the unique issues the caregiver may face after their person dies. When you have cared for your person for an extended period of time, you may feel as if you have ‘lost […]
Recently Widowed: Tools and Tips for those Widowed 1-3 years
How to Ask for, Accept and Get the Help You Need
Why does it feel hard to accept help? There are 7 main reasons. The most common one? You don’t know how people can help. This workshop will review the common blocks to accepting help, show you how to overcome them, and teach you a simple way to figure out how others can support you.
When Words Aren’t Enough: Using Art to Make Meaning
In this workshop, Dr Linda will share paintings she made in the first year following her husband’s death that turned into a book of affirmations for people-traveling-with-grief. She will then guide you in a meditation to find color, shapes, and symbols for your feelings, and listen for a message from your Wise Self. You DO […]
Navigating Pandemic Trauma Mindfully
Our grief is a full-body response, yet most of us don’t understand how and what is happening in our bodies and minds. Navigating grief and loss, particularly in the wake of the pandemic, without that knowledge means we are less equipped for the journey. This workshop offers a deeper understanding of the science of emotions, […]
Using Creative Expression for Healing
Writing, Photography, Art, and Dance are all tools that each of us can use to get our thoughts and emotions out and validate what’s in our hearts. Whether you share your creations with others or keep them to yourself, the act of creative expression can be a path to healing and moving forward in your […]
Grief Through the Years
Moderator: Dr. Nancy Saltzman
Dr. Nancy Saltzman holds a PhD in education and was an elementary school Principal for many years. Nancy was widowed when her husband and children were killed in a plane crash. She will be joined by a diverse group of panel members who will discuss the different faces of widowhood through the years.