Navigating grief is a journey through alternative skills to help us move out of the paralyzing grip of grief to becoming more engaged in the journey of healing. Together we will learn how to draw on our own resources, learn new ones, and review proven methods that will assist us as we navigate through the […]
Seasoned Widowed: Community Building for those Widowed 5 years and more
Dating: A Whole New World
Dating in general is hard. Dating as a widowed person, when you never thought you would have to date EVER again – can be INCREDIBLY scary & confusing. In this workshop, we will look at the basics of dating, AND so much more. From guilt and fear, to self-esteem and self-worth, how to get back […]
Behind the Veil: Coping and Thriving Through Community
How do you learn to thrive after devastating loss? Cynthia Blanc Preiss MacLean, asked herself that question in the aftermath of her husband’s death by suicide. Cynthia’s life was upended, everything from being a radio host and political consultant, to her home to her family situation was immediately changed. Day by day, she began the […]
Creating a Future You Love
Widowhood leaves you with a blank life slate. Plans and dreams are changed by the death of our person, and recreating a life that we love becomes part of the work of widowhood.
Integration
Creating a healthy balance between holding onto our memories, living in the present moment and having the ability to plan for a meaningful and happy future is a challenge for everyone who has experienced the death of a person they love.
Different After You
When our world is turned upside down by death, grievers are frequently encouraged to “get back to normal.” But how? There is nothing “normal” about the person we love being physically missing from our lives. What if instead of trying to recreate the past or even accept a new normal, we allow ourselves to be […]