Living After Loss: Moving Forward After the Death of a Spouse or Life Partner
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Living After Loss: Moving Forward After the Death of a Spouse or Life Partner

Join us for a supportive gathering where we share experiences and strategies for moving forward after losing a spouse or life partner.

By Prepare Your Affairs

Date and time

Friday, May 31 · 9am - 3pm PDT

Location

World Forestry Center

4033 Southwest Canyon Road Portland, OR 97221

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

Agenda

8:15 AM

Check-In/Continental Breakfast

9:00 AM

Welcome and Opening Speaker: Leslie Barber

As the rest of the world celebrated summer solstice in 2015, the longest day of the year became the longest and worst day of Leslie Barber's life. Leslie became a widow. Living through her grief, Le...

9:45 AM

Connections

Connections is a time to meet other attendees and support them in their unique journeys of grief and moving forward after loss.

10:15 AM

Break

10:30 AM

Speaker Panel: "Should I Stay or Should I Go Now?"

After living many years and decades with a partner while sharing the duties of running a household, transitioning to a life without them is hard. For many, one of the biggest decisions a survivor wi...

11:00 AM

Speaker: Georgena Grace MA, RSCP, CRS

Georgena Grace, M.A., is a trauma specialist and certified body-mind therapist specializing in sudden loss, suicide, and profound grief. With over 25 years of experience in private practice focusing ...

11:30 AM

Connections

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Speaker: Melissa Pierce

Melissa Pierce illuminates the path to healing for widows through the transformative power of self-care. With her warmth and kindness, she offers support in empowering widows to navigate their journe...

1:30 PM

Speakers: Corey Kearsley and Katie Gurney

Conference organizers Corey and Katie entered widowhood in 2016 after losing spouses to cancer. They met and connected in a widow/widower support group and later married. In 2022 they founded Prepar...

2:00 PM

Connections

3:00 PM

End of Conference

About this event

  • 6 hours

Living After Loss: Moving Forward After the Death of a Spouse or Life Partner

Come join us at the World Forestry Center for a special event focused on coping with the loss of a spouse or life partner. This in-person gathering aims to provide support, guidance, and a sense of community for those navigating the challenging journey of grief and healing. Whether you're seeking comfort, advice, or simply a listening ear, this event offers a safe space to share your experiences and learn from others who are also on this path towards moving forward. Let's come together to honor our loved ones and embrace the process of living after loss.

Frequently asked questions

Who may register?

Anyone who has experienced the death of their lifelong partner/spouse

Where will the event be located?

World Forestry Center — Washington Park 4033 SW Canyon Rd. Portland, OR. The venue is across the parking lot from the main entrance of the Oregon Zoo.

When is the event?

Friday, May 31, 2024, 9am to 3pm

How much does it cost to attend?

$25 per person. (Full scholarships are available to those who need it. Contact peaceofmind@affairsinorder.com to make the request.)

Will food be provided?

Yes. A light continental breakfast and a full lunch are included in the registration for all attendees.

Is parking available?

Yes, metered parking spots are available for $2.00/Hour or $8.00/All Day

Is there a TriMet Max stop nearby?

Yes, the blue and red lines serve the Washington Park MAX station, which is located across the street from the World Forestry Center

What is the cancelation policy?

A full refund will be provided for cancelations made by May 24, 2024. No refunds will be provided for cancellations made after May 24, 2024.

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Prepare Your Affairs

The Living After Loss Conference is hosted by Prepare Your Affairs as a means to support those who are grieving the loss of their life partner. Attending a similar type event in another state was a pivotal experience in their own widowhood journey and this is a way for them to pay it forward to others who are suffering.