Handling holiday grief is a major challenge for those new to loss. Many find themselves torn between wanting to ignore the season altogether and feeling pressured to join in holiday festivities. How can a grieving heart find peace amidst the celebrations? In this compassionate workshop, we’ll explore 10 reflections inspired by the journeys of others […]
Newly Widowed: Help for the First Year of Widowhood
Newly Widowed: Help for the First Year of Widowhood
Please join your Newly Widowed community for a discussion of the weekends’ 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.
When Words Aren’t Enough: Using Art to Find Meaning in Grief
In this presentation, we will explore the “Art of Grief.” You will see examples of paintings, affirmations, and collages made by Dr Linda and other grievers after their person died. This will be followed by a guided meditation inviting you to explore the colors and shapes of your feelings, and wisdom from your own personal […]
How did I get here, how do I continue?
In this workshop we will discuss the difficulties that we face after losing our partner of many years. We will talk about the many challenges of starting over, alone and losing the person who knew everything about you. That person you raised a family with. That person who helped you find your careers. That person […]
Ask us anything
You’ve got questions. They’ve got answers. Join John Polo and Kelley Lynn for an informative and thought provoking Q&A session. From grief to dating, solo parenting, how to deal with people in your life who “don’t get it” and how many Oreos is too many Oreos to eat on a rough day – you can […]
Rebuilding your Heart
This hands-on workshop, originally created by Sarah Trenor, takes us down memory lane deep into our relationship with our person. Envisioning how to stay connected to our person when rebuilding our life can be hard. This craft-style workshop prompts participants to visually express what restoring their heart means to them. Making arts and crafts about loss […]