Camp Widow Houston
Camp Widow® workshops are planned using a track system. The four primary time since loss tracks are listed at the top of each column and color-coded in order to identify which workshops are suggested, but not mandatory, for each individual track. Our presentations are geared towards a diverse and broad audience of widowed experiences, including but not limited to Age, Gender, Sexuality, Time since loss, Loss type, and Race / Ethnic Backgrounds.
Saturday
General Session (8:30am - 9:30am)
Please join Teresa Amaral Beshwate as she helps us open Camp Widow. Teresa is a certified professional life coach who supports widowed people in learning to live—and love—their lives again, on their own terms. She holds a master’s degree in public health and is a best-selling author, motivational speaker, and podcaster focused on life after […] Read More
Track Intro Session (9:45am - 10:45am)
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 […] Read More
Our Recently Widowed workshop track has been designed for widowed people who were widowed anywhere from one to three years ago. The content for this introduction to the Recently 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 […] Read More
The Middle Widowed track is designed to meet the needs of people widowed between three and five years. These middle widowhood years are a time of searching, rebuilding, getting to know this new self within the widowed experience. The content for this introduction to the Middle Widowed track is based on research done through the […] Read More
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 […] Read More
Workshops - Block 1 (11:00am - 12:00pm)
How do I minimize taxes when selling my home? What should I do with my investment and credit accounts? When should I start taking Social Security? As a widow of more than a decade, Carolyn understands how widowhood changes – and complicates – the answers to many of these questions. Whether you’re 25 or 75, […] Read More
Parenting after the loss of a partner presents unique challenges as you strive to nurture your children while navigating your own grief. In this workshop, Valerie Reed, a widowed parent of three, grief coach, minister, educator, and author, will share practical strategies and heartfelt insights to help you support your children’s healing journey while honoring your own. […] Read More
Are you feeling stuck in your grief, like you’ve hit a wall in your healing journey? This workshop offers a powerful, usable process to help you understand and truly witness your grief in a way that breaks through this barrier. We often live in our grief, but how do we actively engage with it and […] Read More
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 […] Read More
Lunch & We Have a Widowed Person for That Event (12:00 pm - 1:30 pm)
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 […] Read More
Workshops - Block 2 (1:30pm - 2:30pm)
Grief impacts every part of us, and the brain is no exception. Newly widowed people experience many unforeseen changes and as a result, they often ask, “Am I normal?” “What is happening to me?” In this session, you will understand how the normal human brain changes with grief. We will discover the areas of control […] Read More
Join us for a transformational journey into the heart of grief, where we’ll identify and face our difficult emotions, and rumble with vulnerability – our greatest measure of courage by giving ourselves permission to be brave. Read More
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. Read More
Grief is a powerful force that transforms us in profound ways, often presenting challenges but also opportunities for growth and renewal. In this workshop, we will explore the ways grief can lead to personal transformation, highlighting the positive changes that can emerge from even the most difficult experiences. Through shared insights and reflections, I will […] Read More
Track Wrap Up Sessions (02:45pm - 03:15pm)
Please join your Newly Widowed community for a discussion of the days’ offerings from the point of view of those who are widowed less than one year. We will also be providing information on how you can stay connected with your widowed community through Soaring Spirits’ programs. Read More
Please join your Middle Widowed Community for a discussion of the days’ offerings and to reconnect around the joys and challenges of being widowed three to five years. We will also be providing information on how you can stay connected with your widowed community through Soaring Spirits’ programs. Read More
Please join your Seasoned Widowed Community for a discussion of the days’ offerings and to reconnect around the joys and challenges of being widowed five years or more. We will also be providing information on how you can stay connected with your widowed community through Soaring Spirits’ programs. Read More
Please join your Recently Widowed community for a discussion of the days’ offerings from the point of view of those who are widowed from one to three years. We will also be providing information on how you can stay connected with your widowed community through Soaring Spirits’ programs. Read More
Memorial Activity/Closing Remarks (3:30pm - 4:30pm)
Connecting with other widowed people is one of the most important aspects of Camp Widow®. Gather with the widowed campers you met earlier in the day to discuss key takeaways and the opportunity to share contact information. Read More