The FidoWidow presentation will be geared towards young widows between the ages of 18-45 who are learning to rebuild their lives in the face of unexpected adversity.
Workshops
The S Word: How to have Safe, Sane, Satisfying Sex Post-loss
Grieving the sex life you had with your person can be challenging especially when coupled with confusion about safe sex practices and fear of being judged by others.
The Search for Calm/Sleep For the Busy and Exhausted Mind
Panic, anxiety, restlessness, exhaustion, racing thoughts, lack of focus, disconnect…grief can make it difficult to sleep, stay asleep or simply find a moment of calm.
To Share or Not to Share
One of the common side-effects of widowed life is an expansion of our personal boundaries. As widowed people we manage day-to-day life while carrying the weight of our grief with the multitude of responsibilities that were once shared. During this time, we open up to others, often in ways we never have before. Being able […]
Newly Widowed: Help for the First Year of Widowhood
Our Newly Widowed workshop track has been designed for widowed people whose widowhood began within the past twelve months. The content for this introduction to the Newly Widowed track is based on research done through the Soaring Spirits Resilience Center and will focus on a combination of providing campers with tools and resources designed to […]
Seasoned Widowed: Community Building for People Widowed Five Years and More
Moderator:Bobby Moss & Markell Morris
There are many common misconceptions about the length of time widowed people will need the support of their community.