Banff – After the death of a spouse or partner, life can feel like a giant bingo card filled with squares you never expected to mark. Grief. Paperwork. Loneliness. Identity loss. Learning to do things you never imagined doing alone. In this interactive workshop, participants will use the Bingo Card Framework to reframe their experiences, […]
Seasoned Widowed: Community Building for those Widowed 5 years and more
Continuing the Journey of Transformation
Mayfair – In this workshop, Lori Tucker-Sullivan will discuss her grief journey and return to her pre-marriage passions of music and writing. Participants will discuss their feelings about dreams they may have set aside or deferred and how returning to those passions and dreams can provide a path forward through grief. We’ll spend time identifying […]
Protecting Your Wealth as a Widowed Person
Mount Royal – Losing a spouse brings profound emotional and financial change. In this compassionate and practical session, Charlotte Paul, CIM—Associate Portfolio Manager with Assante Capital Management and founder of Shine Financial Group—shares five key rules every widow should follow to avoid common financial mistakes. Using her “Hurt, Heal, and Harmony” framework, Charlotte offers clear […]
Moving Forward with Grace
Mayfair – This workshop will cover the intricacies of moving forward with grace. How to navigate intrusive questions at work/place of worship/public, moving or staying put, and staying active/traveling
Navigating Dating After The Loss of a Partner
Belair – Dating after the loss of a partner can bring a mix of emotions such as hope, uncertainty, excitement, and guilt. This session will explore the emotional realities of dating after loss, including common concerns, barriers and myths. Together, we’ll discuss what it means to move forward while continuing to honour your person who […]
Turn Your Sorrow Into Treasured Gold: The Alchemy of Writing
Belair – Writing is a free, powerful tool that can be incredibly healing for anyone who believes they deserve to get out of pain and create a brighter future. We’ll practise ways to: * Empower the future by re-aligning the past. * Harness our deepest hardships as sources of strength and wisdom. * Connect back […]