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Our Flagship Program:

Moving Towards Better: A Healing Workshop for Widow/ers

Did you know that it is possible to find joy again and live a happy and meaningful life after the loss of a spouse? While it may feel impossible, learn from others who have figured out how to move forward and find some joy again.

Workshop goals include:

  • Develop a personalized roadmap
  • Define reinvention strategies
  • Create weekly success goals
  • Retain your thinking for positivity

Open to all widow/ers!

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Upcoming Dates

Winter Series Week 1

In-Person
February 2, 2025 1:30 pm

Winter Series Week 2

In-Person
February 9, 2025 1:30 pm

Winter Series Week 3

In-Person
February 16, 2025 1:30 pm

Winter Series Week 4

In-Person
February 23, 2025 1:30 pm

Winter Series Week 5

In-Person
March 2, 2025 1:30 pm

Winter Series Week 6

In-Person
March 9, 2025 1:30 pm

FAQs

The material is designed to assist and support participants in developing a customized plan for moving towards better (MTB). Individuals will have their own definition of what MTB means to them. Course Facilitators, experiential exercises and group collaboration will help participants create a roadmap and implementation plan for moving towards better.

We will guide participants in developing the skills necessary to move towards better on a daily basis, continuing the healing process, leading to a more resilient, happy, and fulfilling life.

Not really. The six-week forum is designed to facilitate your personal growth and re-invention in your new de-coupled role. The focus is primarily future oriented, not to look back, nor remain in place. It will provide some structure to help you move forward, in an environment where there are few rules, standard operating procedures or guidelines.
This program was developed when two grieving people, one who lost her husband and one who lost his wife, shared their experiences and successes with each other. Both individuals struggled mightily with their grieving process. Each was looking for strategies, tactics and initiatives to recover and move forward towards happiness. Both found the standard grief support groups to be lacking in specific methodology in moving towards better. This program was created to share critical learnings and growth experiences with those on similar life journeys.
The program is designed to assist participants to discover what is most important to them in several core areas: physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Participants will be responsible for developing and implementing incremental MTB strategies each week and sharing, if they desire, their progress in a group environment.

You must be a widow or widower to enroll in this program. The amount of time since your de-coupling event is not critical, as individuals will be at different healing points on their road to happiness. What is important is that you want to move forward and are willing to be an active contributor on your own road to success and happiness. This is a program for those wanting to take charge of their own rebuilding process and be masters of their own destiny.

There is no charge to participate in the program. The program is graciously sponsored by the Tikvah Center for Jewish Recovery and Healing in Northbrook, IL. We do ask that if you have received some value from the program, please refer others who may benefit. Also, any donations provided are greatly appreciated and will defer the cost of materials and operations. Donations can be made to Widowhood Recovery, Inc C/O Tikvah Center for Jewish Recovery and Healing, 3320 Dundee Road, Northbrook, IL 60062

Yes, the foundational direction and influences of the course are established in Judaic teachings and education; however, participants of all backgrounds and denominations are welcome.

No, the program is not led by a licensed clinician. This group is community-led and community based, led by fellow travelers. Should any emergency arise, the group will utilize emergency support services and individuals should rely on their mental health support team.

Group size is from 4-6 people. Sessions are interactive and adaptive, and keeping groups small ensures proper time for processing of materials and activities.

We try and offer the forum 4 times during the year, depending upon participant needs and availability.
The forum sessions work best in a live, interactive environment. To date, we have only offered the forums as an in-person event. However, we are open to considering an online forum if this meets the needs of the community.

There are several options here:

Yes. To respect and protect the privacy and confidentiality of communications within the group environment, it is mandatory to sign a consent form.
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