This workshop is for LGBT people who have had partners die, who weren’t legally married, and/or whose relationship was not known and/or acknowledged by others. We will discuss the many ways that this ‘invisible bereavement’ affects our grief experience and our ability to get support as we move through our grief. This workshop is for […]
Seasoned Widowed: Community Building for those Widowed 5 years and more
Using Creativity for Healing
We all have the capacity to be creative. Creativity can mean something different to each person. We often think of creativity as professional painting or singing or writing, but creativity can be found in every aspect of our lives, from sewing to arranging art. Creating art can have measureable physiological results, such as reducing stress, […]
Exploring Dating After Widowhood
What is “dating” going to look like after my spouse or partner dies? How do I know if I am ready to date? When will I be ready? I want to get out and meet someone new, but how do I tell them about my spouse or partner? How do I date without guilt or […]
Using Essential Oils for Support During Times of Grief
With the death of his partner Clayton to a terminal illness, Presenter/SSI Blog Writer Bryan Martin found himself lost. In his search for stability, his sister introduced him to essential oils. Two years later, Bryan has found new avenues for growth and healing through the use of essential oils while also creating spaces for those […]
The Art of Being Gay
In this funny and empowering seminar, Aidan Park (comedian, empowerment coach and widow) speaks about his journey to discovering “The Art of Being Gay”. Aidan endured months of extreme depression after his partner Michael died. He reached a personal breaking point, and thought “ENOUGH! I can’t go on like this. I’ve got to figure out […]
Rediscovery After Loss: Finding Your “Superpowers”
When a partner dies, many of us feel not only a profound sense of loss, but we may also come to find that we’ve lost our direction, and even our sense of self. Traumatic loss, toxicity from specific challenges we face in the LGBTQ Community, such as homophobia and not being legally married, can further […]