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Recently Widowed: Tools and Tips for those Widowed 1-3 years
Permission to Laugh, A Comedic Presentation
Bonavista – Shelley Roth is a mom, sister, grief-shopper, student of comedy, and a reluctant widow. This workshop is for anyone who is reluctantly qualified to attend Camp Widow. Join Shelley as she shares her unexpected grief journey into – stand-up comedy! Yes, there can be humor in widowhood. In this session laughter is guaranteed. […]
Identity Earthquake
Mount Royal – By the end of The Identity Earthquake session, participants will: 1. Recognize identity disruption as a normal and neurological response to loss. 2. Identify personal strengths developed through widowhood. 3. Differentiate survival behaviours from intentional self-leadership. 4. Practice boundary-setting language in a supportive setting. 5. Commit to one actionable step aligned with […]
Fortifying Your Support System
Mayfair – In times of deep loss, the connections around us can either weaken or become powerful sources of strength. This workshop explores how widowed people can intentionally build, rebuild, and nurture support networks that truly sustain them. Together, we’ll look at the shifts that occur in friendships and family relationships after loss, how to […]
Grief is Weird, An Exploration of the Complex Elements of Loss
Rideau – This presentation is designed to normalize and validate the sometimes, unanticipated, thoughts and feelings that emerge as one processes grief and the loss of a partner. Katrina uses personal journey and introspection to provide points of reflection to the audience, based around what she has come to identify as the, ‘Three Ps of […]
Hope Ignited: Rebuilding a Life of Purpose and Resilience
Belair – Widowhood changes every part of life—but it can also become the beginning of unexpected growth, purpose, and transformation. In this inspiring panel discussion, four widowed women share how grief reshaped their lives and led them to meaningful new chapters they never imagined possible. Join podcast host and community leader Jenny Salkeld, transformational travel […]