Please join Soaring Spirits founder & CEO, Michele Neff Hernandez, for the keynote address.
Seasoned Widowed: Community Building for those Widowed 5 years and more
Why Every Widowed Person Should be a Comedian
Join Zarina Garrison, author and motivational speaker, in discussing the benefits of humor and laughing on grief. She will share facts about the connection between jokes and healing, sprinkled with her own personal experiences of funny moments. She will debunk three major myths about widowhood and grief, and share passages from her recent book, Dr. […]
Navigating Multiple Loss
In this workshop, campers will learn that their “normal” will never be “normal” again, but they can create a NEW normal. They will also learn how to become unstuck, which so many of us experience. We will touch on the many different emotions and feelings of experiencing multiple loss. No emotion is a bad emotion. […]
Oceans of Emotions
Emotions often seem overwhelming and unmanageable right after loss. However, people who are more skilled at identifying and distinguishing between even the nuances of these negative emotions are able to use a broader range of emotional regulation strategies and thus are better equipped to cope with these emotions, despite their intensity. This workshop will explore […]
Living With Trauma When Your Reserves Are Depleted
Experiencing a traumatic loss complicates day to day living and grieving. Improving our response to trauma is important for creating a good quality of life. This year, it seems every week has brought new challenges to our already depleted energy and resources. In this workshop we will discuss the ways trauma appears in our lives […]
Restorative Yoga Practice
Restorative yoga encourages us to relax and focus on the present moment, creating a more tranquil state of mind. A regular practice has been proven to create an overall sense of well-being, calm and a more positive sense of self. The physical and mental symptoms of grief can wreak havoc on our mind and body. […]