There are many common misconceptions about the length of time widowed people will need the support of their community. As widowed people continue the work of building new lives, their need for access to and connection with their widowed community evolves and the topics they need to discuss change. The content developed for this introduction […]
Seasoned Widowed: Community Building for those Widowed 5 years and more
The Healing Path: Finding Peace Through Pilgrimages and Retreats
The workshop will focus on how pilgrimages, whether they involve traveling to sacred sites or embarking on personal spiritual retreats, can provide a space for introspection, healing, and personal growth. Participants will learn about various pilgrimage destinations, the spiritual and emotional benefits of these journeys, and how to plan their own healing travels.
We Have a Widowed Person For That
We Have a Widowed Person For That is an optional event during lunch to come together in community to make quick connections with other widowed people who may have a similar experience- either in type of death, life experience or family situation. You may go from one table to another if you’d like to meet […]
Finding Your Way Forward Through Writing
Discover the healing benefits of writing through your loss and grief. Through writing prompts, we’ll explore ways to open your heart, find your voice and tell your unique story. Whether writing is new for you or you have regularly kept a journal, this is an opportunity to start another chapter together! A note from […]
Support for Survivors of Suicide or Addiction Loss
The death of a partner from addiction or suicide brings unique challenges, complex emotions and circumstances, and difficult responses from society. This combined workshop offers a private and supportive space for widowed people navigating these distinct but often interconnected experiences. Together, we will explore the ways addiction and suicide impact grief, provide psycho-educational tools to […]
Intro to Qigong and Tai Chi Chuan: Self-Care Strategies in Widowhood
Grieving the loss of a primary relationship causes us to struggle in almost all aspects of our lives. Finding new coping strategies and full-body self-care techniques is one way to manage our profound emotional reactions. Come prepared to stand up and learn some basic movements of Qigong and Tai Chi Ch’uan as an approach to […]