Mount Royal – I would like to share my story, allowing participants to feel comfortable enough to engage and participate. I feel that an abusive relationship is not one that people want to discuss. It has often been said to me “Oh! you must feel so guilty?” Actually guilt never crossed my mind. But more […]
Seasoned Widowed: Community Building for those Widowed 5 years and more
Making Friends, Finding My Community
Rideau – As a widow herself, Michelle High soon noticed in the absence of her husband Henry, her support system began to grow smaller as time went on. Friends that said they would always be there stopped coming around, and the invites to activities and events no longer came. Struggling in this new environment, Michelle […]
The Nervous System and Grief Building Capacity After Loss
Mayfair – This session would focus on the impact grief has on the nervous system, including an accessible introduction to polyvagal theory, the window of tolerance, and emotional regulation. Many widowed people believe they have a capability problem, when in reality they often have a capacity problem. In grief, even ordinary life can feel overwhelming […]
Who Am I Now? Overcoming the Identity Crisis in the Aftermath
Mount Royal – After losing your spouse, one question echoes: Who am I now? The roles you held and the future you planned can feel shattered. This session explores the identity crisis that follows loss and helps you make sense of grief’s disorientation. Together, we’ll honor your love story while redefining who you are becoming. […]
Living After Loss
Mayfair/Belair- In Living After Loss, Cindy Lang offers a powerful and compassionate keynote for widowed people learning to live the life they never expected. Drawing from her lived experience and years of walking alongside others in grief, Cindy speaks to a profound truth of widowhood: when someone we love dies, we do not only lose […]
Goddesses of the Underworld: Using Myths, Archetypes, and Expressive arts to Illuminate the Path of Grief
Mount Royal – In this expressive arts presentation and experiential workshop, participants will explore expressive arts, myth, and metaphor to illuminate their own path with grief. Through the story of one goddess’s journey with grief, death, descent, and return, participants will be invited to access their own inner wisdom. Using myth, archetypal reflection, and expressive […]