Third Wednesday of Month (TWM) - Peer-Led Support Topic Meeting - FEBRUARY

Our topic this month is: "Introducing the Value of Setting Personal Goals after Loss"

We recognize how difficult goal-setting sounds after loss. Based on our collective widow experiences, we know that setting goals while facing uncertainty is daunting. Regardless, we must try, and no matter how modest our initial goals may be, achieving them will give us hope, strength and confidence.

In these meetings, we will introduce the value of setting goals as a healing and building process towards the future, acknowledging that goal-setting will start small (baby steps), and get larger and more meaningful with practice and time.

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: 

Our Topic Committee volunteers suggest reading the following article:  

• PsychologyToday.com, 10 Things You Can Do to Create a New Life After Loss
• Shape.com, The Power of Setting Intentions

Co-Leaders:  Mary, Ilene & Michelle

Mary Smith zooming in from Rockville Center, NY

About me: I am a lifelong learner -- a perfect match as an educator and former corporate mainstay.  As an active member of my local community, you can find me volunteering as a literacy coach, working with English language learners, keeping up to date on current events, or attending art lectures.  Or you might find me at a favorite rock concert singing the night away.

Interests: music, traveling, socializing, volunteering

Works well with: retired career widows, widows with grown children, and  caregivers 

Ilene Frisher zooming in from Bayville, NY

About me:  I have 2 grandchildren that fill my heart with joy! I am also a retired Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Educator, active volunteer for The W connection and MJHS hospice. I’ve been blessed with a wonderful family and wonderful friends, some of whom I met through the W connection.

Interests: Travel, theater, golf, kayaking and I recently entered into a new loving relationship.
 

Works well with: widows hoping to create new lives, new friendships, and new relationships.

Year of Loss: 2014

Michelle Las:  Zooming in from Weehawken, NJ

About me:  I left my NYC legal recruiting career after 17 years to pursue my passion after I lost my husband and became a certified health coach. I try to practice a lifestyle of gratitude, learning, positivity and fulfillment, and glad I found the W Connection to help others get there as well.

Interests:  Cooking and creating new recipes, being outdoors, reading, podcasts, fitness, travel, organizing (literally) everything!

Works well with:  Young widows, career women trying to rebalance life and move forward, NYC-area members

Year of loss : 2018