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

Peer Led Support Topic Meeting

Join fellow widows in a safe, supportive space to explore a monthly theme together. Led by peers who understand the journey, these meetings offer connection, shared wisdom, and practical tools for healing and growth.  Whether you're newly widowed or years into your path, this is a place to feel seen, heard, and supported.

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

I am Worth It!

In our March peer-led topic meeting, we'll explore how nurturing ourselves --gently, intentionally, and without judgement --can help us move forward. Drawing on the work of Dr. Kristin Neff, a leading psychologist and author in the field, we define self‑compassion as treating ourselves with kindness, support, and awareness of what we need.

Together, we'll deepen our awareness of what we need and practice what it means to feel, hear, and say: "I am worth it."

The Topic committee suggests reading these articles:

• What is Self-Compassion?
• Thanks For The Offer But I Don't Know What I Need
• Nurturing Yourself When You’re Grieving

The Topic committee suggests subscribing to our YouTube channel & listening to Dawn's Video. Just click this link, Watch & Subscribe

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