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Camp Widow Virtual

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Friday

Morning Activities (6:00am - 7:00am PST)

Meg Adams-Kraidman

Zumba

Meg Adams-Kraidman

We take the “work” out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. Once the Latin and World rhythms take over, you’ll see why Zumba® Fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise. Read More

Kath McCormack

Morning Practice

Kath McCormack

Whether you already have a regular morning practice or are interested in exploring ideas around a morning practice that might work for you, please join Kath as she shares ideas and techniques that will help you begin your day in a calm, meaningful way. Kath will talk about journaling, meditation, art, relaxation, dance, and other […] Read More

Beth Lewis

Morning Yoga

Beth Lewis

Enjoy a morning yoga session with Beth Lewis! Read More

Camp Widow® Opening Address (7:30am - 8:30am PST)

Opening Session Breakouts (8:45am - 10:15am PST)

Block 1 (10:30am - 11:30am PST)

Susan Hannifin-MacNab

The Alphabet of Learned Resiliency

Susan Hannifin-MacNab

When a life partner dies, everything shifts—physically, emotionally, behaviorally, socially, mentally, and spiritually. While we are surviving the destruction and despair of our current situation, how can we possibly begin to heal? How can we learn to restore, renew and rebuild our lives? Together, let’s discover the alphabet of learned resiliency! We will uncover powerful, […] Read More

Rachel Kodanaz

Managing What is Left: Thinning, Repurposing, Redistributing Your Loved One’s Belongings

Rachel Kodanaz

There is no set time that is appropriate for sorting through your partner’s personal belongings. There is also no concrete plan for determining what you should do with them once you have sorted them! Read More

Michele Neff Hernandez

Missing Physical Touch: How We Can Cope

Michele Neff Hernandez

Humans crave touch. One of the many challenging parts of widowed life is the immediate reduction in the affection, connection and comfort that is a natural part of life with a spouse or partner. Adding to this already common challenge is the social distancing required to manage the pandemic which has decreased many widowed people’s […] Read More

Lunchtime Chat (11:30am - 12:30pm PST)

Camp Widow Attendees

Open Room for Lunchtime Chat

Camp Widow Attendees

Panel Discussion (12:30pm - 2:00pm PST)

Block 2 (2:15pm - 3:15pm PST)

Dr. Carrie West

Building Your Support Network During COVID-19

Dr. Carrie West

Finding and maintaining a social support network is one of the keys to creating resilience after the loss of our partner. Even though there are several ways to find support, the thought of reaching out can feel overwhelming and exhausting when you are grieving. The logistics of COVID-19 restrictions, quarantines, and social distancing make planning […] Read More

Margo Sage

The Healing Benefits of Restorative Yoga

Margo Sage

Restorative yoga encourages us to relax and focus on the present moment, creating a more tranquil state of mind. A regular practice has been proven to create an overall sense of well-being, calm and a more positive sense of self. The physical and mental symptoms of grief can wreak havoc on our mind and body. […] Read More

Whitney Childress
Shawna Percy
Heather Couture
Tim O’Brien
Devin Shyminski

Survivors of Suicide Loss-Panel Discussion

Whitney Childress, Shawna Percy, Heather Couture, Tim O’Brien & Devin Shyminski

Moderator: Whitney Childress

People widowed by suicide are invited to join us for this discussion as we acknowledge and normalize the challenges of losing a spouse to suicide and provide hope for the years following a suicide loss. Read More

Regional Group Breakouts (3:30pm - 4:30pm PST)

Regional Group Leaders

Regional Group Gathering

Regional Group Leaders

Moderator: SSI Regional Group Leaders

Meet Regional Group Leaders and members in your area, discover live and virtual groups that are gathering near you, and connect with peers who understand your journey. Read More

Evening Cooking (4:45pm - 5:45pm PST)

Brian Lee

Evening Cooking

Brian Lee

Please join Barbecue Brian for an evening cooking session. Read More

Evening Activities (6:00pm - 7:00pm PST)

Aidan Park

Evening Comedy Room

Aidan Park

Please join entertainer, Aidan Park, for an evening of fun and laughter, widowed style! Read More

CWV Attendees-Game Room

Evening Game Room

CWV Attendees-Game Room

Moderator: Susan Hannifin-MacNab

Fun and games, anyone? Come on over to the Game Room for a little laughter, good cheer and community connection. Read More

CWV Attendees-Camp Chat

Camp Chat

CWV Attendees-Camp Chat

Moderator: Dr. Nancy Saltzman & Dianne West

Our ever-popular Camp Chat is back- virtual style! Meet other Campers and make new friends by moving around the Zoom room and chatting about fun random topics. Read More

Saturday

Morning Activities (7:00am - 8:00am PST)

Margo Sage

Restorative Yoga Practice

Margo Sage

Restorative yoga encourages us to relax and focus on the present moment, creating a more tranquil state of mind. A regular practice has been proven to create an overall sense of well-being, calm and a more positive sense of self. The physical and mental symptoms of grief can wreak havoc on our mind and body. […] Read More

Kristine Carlson

Morning Meditation

Kristine Carlson

Join sought after inspirational speaker Kristine Carlson, whose mission and message are built upon the tenants of joyful and peaceful living, mindfulness, meditation, and self-rediscovery in the face of grief. Kristine will lead participants through her Golden Pause, ten-minute guided meditation, which she will also make available as a downloadable link. This meditation will be […] Read More

Heather Couture

Shake it Off Morning Dance Party

Heather Couture

The Shake It Off Dance Party is an upbeat way to start the day. Everyone will have the freedom to move their own way. After dancing together, we will reconnect for a quick discussion and to set our intentions for the rest of the day. Read More

Block 1 (8:30am - 9:30am PST)

Whitney Childress

Living With Trauma When Your Reserves Are Depleted

Whitney Childress

Experiencing a traumatic loss complicates day to day living and grieving. Improving our response to trauma is important for creating a good quality of life. This year, it seems every week has brought new challenges to our already depleted energy and resources. In this workshop we will discuss the ways trauma appears in our lives […] Read More

Monique Minahan

Addressing Grief in the Body & Mind

Monique Minahan

Your body is doing everything it can to hold up under the weight of your grief. This workshop validates the physical experience of grief in the body... Read More

Block 2 (9:45am - 10:45am PST)

Zarina Garrison

Why Every Widowed Person Should be a Comedian

Zarina Garrison

Join Zarina Garrison, author and motivational speaker, in discussing the benefits of humor and laughing on grief. She will share facts about the connection between jokes and healing, sprinkled with her own personal experiences of funny moments. She will debunk three major myths about widowhood and grief, and share passages from her recent book, Dr. […] Read More

Lyne Reider

Navigating Multiple Loss

Lyne Reider

In this workshop, campers will learn that their “normal” will never be “normal” again, but they can create a NEW normal. They will also learn how to become unstuck, which so many of us experience. We will touch on the many different emotions and feelings of experiencing multiple loss. No emotion is a bad emotion. […] Read More

Lunchtime Chat (10:45am - 12:00pm PST)

Camp Widow Attendees

Open Room for Lunchtime Chat

Camp Widow Attendees

Keynote (12:00pm - 1:00pm PST)

Michele Neff Hernandez

Keynote Address

Michele Neff Hernandez

Please join Soaring Spirits founder & CEO, Michele Neff Hernandez, for the keynote address. Read More

Panel Discussions (1:15pm - 2:45pm PST)

Susan Hannifin-MacNab
Alyssa Gavulic
Alexandria Romero
John Robinette
Dr. Whitney Young
Monika Curlin
Tom Nishioka

Self-Care 101 Panel Discussion

Susan Hannifin-MacNab, Alyssa Gavulic, Alexandria Romero, John Robinette, Dr. Whitney Young, Monika Curlin & Tom Nishioka

Moderator: Susan Hannifin-MacNab

Join this amazing panel of widowed men and women as they discuss the healing power of self-care in their own lives. Read More

Alison Miller
Jenny Sellers
Sarah Treanor
Bryan Martin
Staci Sulin
Emma Pearson
Mike Welker
Jeff Ziegler

Widow’s Voice Bloggers Panel

Alison Miller, Jenny Sellers, Sarah Treanor, Bryan Martin, Staci Sulin, Emma Pearson, Mike Welker & Jeff Ziegler

Moderator: Jenny Sellers

The Soaring Spirits Widow's Voice Blog Authors share their hearts with you each week and they'll be joining us from around the world in this 90 minute panel full of connection and conversation. Read More

Kerry Phillips
Greg Roman
Dr. Nancy Saltzman
Grace Villafuerte
Lindsey Wagner

Making Meaning

Kerry Phillips, Greg Roman, Dr. Nancy Saltzman, Grace Villafuerte & Lindsey Wagner

Moderator: Dr. Nancy Saltzman

In this session a panel of widowed people will discuss their losses and how they were able to “make meaning while moving forward with their lives”. Read More

Block 3 (3:00pm - 4:00pm PST)

Markell Morris

Who Am I Now?

Markell Morris

The death of a partner affects all areas of our lives. It alters how we view ourselves, our identity and our sense of purpose. While it can be scary, it is also an opportunity to re-imagine who we are and what we care about. When we are widowed, we sometimes fail to realize that we […] Read More

Charlotte Paul

Charting your New Financial Plan

Charlotte Paul

Charting your New Financial Plan: Heal your finances as you heal yourself. Widows face the unique challenge of having to make important financial decisions amid intense grief. This practical talk gently and compassionately provides widows with an overview of how to get organized with their finances and where to focus their attention as they move […] Read More

Kelley Lynn

Widowed and Not Religious

Kelley Lynn

Funerals, support groups, grief counseling; what do these things look like when faith is not at the center of your life or grief? How can we begin to cope with such an unthinkable loss, without the community that being religious provides, and how does it impact us to feel further isolated or judged during our […] Read More

Toni Ward

Moving Through Grief In Faith

Toni Ward

Whether you have lived your life as a Christian person of faith, or are just now finding your faith, you know the deep feeling of abandonment and the questions and doubts that arise when you find yourself widowed. As a Christian woman of faith and a theologian, I will help you find hope and solace […] Read More

Evening Cooking (4:15pm - 5:15pm PST)

Whitney-Evening Cooking

Evening Cooking

Whitney-Evening Cooking

Join us for an evening cooking session with Whitney! We will make dinner and prepare a couple of lunches for the week. Whitney has always dreamed of having an audience in her kitchen so she could share pearls of wisdom like “use more butter” or “scrape off the burned parts.” Her favorite food is pie, […] Read More

Luau Party (5:30pm - 7:30pm PST)

Camp Widow Virtual Attendees
Luau
Hula

Luau Party

Camp Widow Virtual Attendees, Luau & Hula

ALOOOOOOOHA! Bust out your tropical attire, don your lei and get ready to hula from home! Join us for a family friendly Hawaiian event celebrating love, hope, friendship and the powerful ties of community. A special Luau Party Pack (included with your Camp Widow Virtual registration) has all the elements needed to take you on […] Read More

Evening Activities (6:30pm - 7:30pm PST)

Kelley Lynn

Evening Comedy Room

Kelley Lynn

Please join entertainer, Kelley Lynn, for an evening of fun and laughter, widowed style! Read More

Beth Lewis

Yoga Nidra~Yogic Sleep

Beth Lewis

Yoga Nidra is a specific kind of yoga. It is also known as Yogic sleep and it is extremely relaxing. This yoga session will have a Harry Potter theme. Read More

Sunday

Morning Activities (8:00am - 9:00am PST)

Walk
Yoga

Morning Physical Activity

Walk & Yoga

Raising your heart rate is good for not only our bodies, but also our minds and spirits. We’d like for you to choose your own physical activity to try during this time. Need some ideas? Lace up your sneakers and go for a run, walk and pick up trash in your neighborhood, go geocaching, play […] Read More

Widowed Person For That (9:30am - 10:30am PST)

Closing Session Breakouts (10:45am - 11:45am PST)

Community Memorial Activity & Closing Remarks (12:00pm - 1:00pm PST)

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Simi Valley, CA 93065

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 877-671-4071

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