Camp Widow Los Angeles
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 (9:00 am - 9:30 am)
Join Soaring Spirits International’s Founder and CEO, Michele Neff Hernandez, for opening remarks. 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 […] 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)
This workshop will focus on the emotional challenges to administering the estate of your spouse and family issues. We will review the legal steps to take and planning for your own future estate planning needs. 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
Can you imagine yourself on a date? Do you even want to start dating again? What will your family and friends say if you decide to start dating again? Does it matter? What happens if you start dating and it doesn’t work out? Is it ok to choose not to date? What are your best […] 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)
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 […] Read More
A workshop for widowed individuals aiming to strengthen their support systems amidst grief emphasizing building resilience through community bonds. Participants will map their current networks, identify growth areas, and explore diverse support—emotional, practical, and spiritual. The workshop covers nurturing relationships, setting boundaries, expanding networks, and finding new avenues of support. Attendees will leave with a […] Read More
For many widowed people, life becomes divided into “before” and “after” loss. But grief doesn’t always stop at one defining moment—additional losses can arise, including the death of another loved one, shifts in relationships, financial changes, job transitions, or even the loss of a beloved pet. These experiences, while seemingly unrelated, can intensify grief by […] Read More
Writing, Photography, Art, and Dance are all tools that each of us can use to get our thoughts and emotions out and validate what’s in our hearts. Whether you share your creations with others or keep them to yourself, the act of creative expression can be a path to healing and moving forward in your […] 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 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
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
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