Please join AimeeJo Davis-Varela as she helps us open Camp Widow. AimeeJo is a grief educator, facilitator, and rebuilding and resilience coach who provides non-pathologizing support for people navigating life after loss. Widowed in 2020 after the death of her partner of 19 years, Vanessa, her work focuses on disenfranchised grief, LGBTQ+ affirming grief support, […]
Recently Widowed: Tools and Tips for those Widowed 1-3 years
The Quiet Path: How Grief Shapes the Widowed Life of Introverts
An introverted widowed person might not be inclined to brave the crowd at a conference such as this. Rest assured that help is here for you to get the most from this conference and still respect the individual needs you have as an introvert (or even as a shy extrovert). You will learn how to […]
Finding Peace one Piece at a Time: Managing Your Loved One’s Possessions
There is no set time that is appropriate for sorting through your partner’s personal belongings. There is also no concrete plan for determining what you should do with them once you have sorted them! For most widowed people, the desire to begin the process of facing these physical reminders of a life lived begins with […]
Raising Resilience: Caring for Yourself and Your Children Through Grief
Grief is a deeply personal experience, but it can be even more complex when you’re trying to navigate it as a solo parent. In this compassionate and interactive workshop, we will explore practical tools and strategies to help you and your children cope with loss and build emotional resilience. This session will provide a safe […]
Widowed People Making Friends – Finding and Building Your Community
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 […]
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 […]