Fourth Thursday 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:  Pat & Leslie

Pat Osman zooming in from Windsor, Colorado

About me:  I am a military mom and a former public school middle & high school teacher. Now full-time volunteer staff at the W Connection including: Online Topic Facilitator, W Chat Host, First Connect Leader, Training and Topic Development. I left the Philly area three years ago for a life with family in Colorado.

Interests: Hiking in the Rockies, snowshoeing, gardening, reading, music, theater.

Works well with: Working moms, empty nesters, people with a passion for outdoors.

Year of Loss: 2014

Leslie Goldman zooming in from South Orange, NJ

About me: I am an artist and a musician, a mom, and a good friend. I practice gratitude and enjoying all the new opportunities for growth I'm experiencing now.  

Interests: Painting, singing, writing, and performing music, entertaining, cooking.

Works well with: Working moms, moms with young children, creative and passionate women.

Year of Loss: 2012 when my children were 10 and 12 years old