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.
Co-Hosted By:
Presenters and Speakers
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Corey Kearsley & Katie Gurney
PREPARE YOUR AFFAIRS FOUNDERS
WIDOWED -
Melissa Pierce
CO-HOST WIDOW SQUAD PODCAST
CO-FOUNDER WIDOW SQUAD, WIDOW -
Leslie Barber
GRIEF WARRIOR FOUNDER
CREATOR - HEARTFELT SYMPATHY GIFTS; WIDOW -
Georgena Eggleston Grace, MA, RSCP, CRS
TRAUMA SPECIALIST/GRIEF GUIDE
INTEGRATED WELLBEING INSTITUTE -
Sonya Norton
VILLAGES NW BOARD OF DIRECTORS;
GOVERNING CHAIR OF RIVERS EAST VILLAGE -
Jill Williams, MA
CLINICAL SERVICES SPECIALIST;
MULTNOMAH COUNTY OLDER ADULT
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TEAM -
Theresa Sanchez
FOUNDER/SENIOR ADVISOR
INTEGRITY SENIOR LIVING ADVISORS
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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 - Cheatham Hall
located in Washington Park across the parking lot from the Oregon Zoo. The official address is 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
9:15am Leslie Barber - Founder, Grief Warrior Managing Grief
9:45am Connections
10:30am Panel Discussion — Jill Williams, MA Multnomah County Clinical Services Specialist, Sonya Norton, Villages NW Board Member, and Theresa Sanchez, Integrity Senior Living Advisors “Should I Stay or Should I Go Now?” Resources to Support Aging in Place vs. Making a Move
11:00am Georgena Grace MA, RSCP, CRS Managing Relationships Complicated by Grief
11:30am Connections
12:00pm Lunch
1:00pm Melissa Pierce, Co-founder of Widow Squad The ABC’s of Self Care in Widowhood
1:30pm Corey Kearsley and Katie Gurney From Grief to Growth: Navigating Loss through Connection and Community
2:00pm Connections
3:00pm End of Conference
REGISTRATION
With a limited capacity, we encourage advance registration to ensure your spot at the conference.
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