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Conference Mission: Assist those who have lost a life partner with new connections, support and resources that facilitate moving forward in life in a healthy and meaningful way.

Presented and Co-Hosted By:

Founders Katie and Corey Kearsley

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FRIDAY MAY 31, 2024

Having lost our previous sweethearts to cancer in 2016, we understand the heartache, struggle, and burden of managing the unique challenges of widowhood. This May 31st Life After Loss Conference: Moving Forward After the Death of a Lifelong Partner provides a safe place to:

  • Connect with a community of peers to help each other smile and find joy in life no matter the stage of grief

  • Heal by learning about grief and overcoming fear

  • Grow and move through grief to feel joy again

  • Learn to navigate this new stage of life and live with purpose

Following are key details of the conference:

  • Who may register: Anyone who has experienced the death of their lifelong partner/spouse

  • Venue: World Forestry Center — Washington Park 4033 SW Canyon Rd. Portland, OR

  • When: Friday, May 31, 2024, 9am to 3pm

  • Cost: $25 Per person (scholarships available upon request)

  • Food: Continental breakfast & lunch included

  • Metered Parking: $2.00/Hour or $8.00/All Day

  • MAX: The Blue and Red lines serve the Washington Park MAX station, which is located across the street from the World Forestry Center

  • Cancelation Policy: A full refund will be provided for cancelations made by May 24, 2024. No refunds will be provided for cancellations made after May 24, 2024.

Conference Schedule

8:15am Check-in/Continental Breakfast
9:00am Welcome and Speaker
9:45am Connections
10:30am Speaker
11:00am Speaker
11:30am Connections
12:00pm Lunch
1:00pm Speaker
1:30pm Speaker
2:00pm Connections
3:00pm End of Conference

REGISTRATION

With a limited capacity, we’re sure to sell out so reserve your spot now. Registration will NOT be available at the door on the day of the conference.

Life after loss conference registration
Register Now -- Only $25

2023 Participant Feedback

Presenters and Speakers

  • Corey Kearsley & Katie Gurney

    Corey Kearsley & Katie Gurney

    PREPARE YOUR AFFAIRS FOUNDERS
    WIDOWED

  • Melissa Pierce

    Melissa Pierce

    CO-HOST WIDOW SQUAD PODCAST
    CO-FOUNDER WIDOW SQUAD MEMBERSHIP, WIDOW

  • Leslie Barber

    Leslie Barber

    GRIEF WARRIOR FOUNDER
    CREATOR - HEARTFELT SYMPATHY GIFTS; WIDOW

  • Joan Hoff

    Joan Schweizer Hoff, MA

    RETIRED PROGRAM DIRECTOR AT DOUGY CENTER; NATIONAL TRAINER FOR GRIEF AND LOSS SUPPORT GROUPS; WIDOW