Moderator: Dr. Carrie West

Dr. Carrie West is an associate professor of communication at Schreiner University in Kerrville, Texas. She serves as director of research for Soaring Spirits International and the Soaring Spirits Resilience Center. Carrie was widowed suddenly in her twenties when her two boys were young.

Carrie will be moderating a discussion about the challenging (and sometimes heartwarming) experience of parenting grieving children. She will be joined by a diverse group of widowed panel members who will share their personal parenting experiences addressing a variety of topics and answer questions related to parenting after being widowed.