First Monday of Month (FMM) - Peer-Led Support Topic Meeting - March

Our topic this month is:  "Self Compassion: Treating Ourselves with Kindness, Support and Awareness"

As widows struggling to find our own ways forward, we know the importance of having a supportive and compassionate circle around us. (It's why we are all W Connection members!)

But do we know the importance of SELF-compassion during this healing process? The research is out there, and truly confirming. There are significant benefits to being a supportive friend to yourself, especially in times of needs.

We will discuss how to give ourselves the same kindness and care that we would offer to a good friend who is suffering, including a level of awareness about what we are truly feeling and how best to find the support and understanding we need.

You will leave this meeting knowing that "I am worth it"!

In preparation for these meetings, our Topic Committee volunteers suggest that you bring paper and pen to the meetings. In addition, they suggest the following articles:

The Wonders of Self Compassion

The Three Elements of Self-Compassion

What is Self-Care and Why is it so Important to your Health?

Or, you can listen to Dawn's Video on the topic, here

Co-Leaders:  Carol & Shelley

Carol Elizondo: Zooming in from Concord, CA
About Me: I think kindness, compassion and positivity is so important.  Instead of finding the glass half full or half empty, I find the glass refillable.  I have 2 Daughters, 2 Fantastic sons in law and 2 grandchildren.  
Interests: Reading and Walking, which morphed into walking with my headphones on while listening to books ever since COVID started—what a delightful coping strategy for me! 
Works well with:  empty nesters and widows who want to learn and grow and move forward with purpose.
Year of loss: 2018

Shelley Levy: Zooming in from Tenafly, NJ
About Me:  I am a proud mom of 3 and grandmom of 2. I have worked with individuals with disabilities for my entire professional career. I am grateful and humbled to work with these amazing individuals. Needless to say, I am all about equity, access and inclusion.
Interests: Reading, music, museums, travelling – and I am learning to like exercising too!
Works well with: Working moms, Empty Nesters, And women who want to grow and learn   
Year of loss: 2018