About this course

In this program we have an interactive course that leads you towards a feeling of more hope in your widowed journey. Initially in the hope stage there is not much of a feeling of hope. It feels mostly like survival. The purpose of the hope stage is to move from survival, to bereavement, to believement. Believement is that moment where you've become aware of and have accepted the feeling of HOPE. There may not be a specific goal/purpose, but there is a broad understanding and decision to move forward.


Pillars of Healthy Widowhood

Throughout this course we will talk about the following:

  • Emotional and Mental Health
  • Physical Health
  • Relational Health
  • Spiritual Health
  • Financial Health
  • Fun and Creative Health
  • Purpose and Meaning Health

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome to our HOPE E-Course Curriculum

    2. Hope Survey Pre-Course

    3. A Widow's Song - Inspirational Poem

    4. Holistic Widowhood Pathway

    1. Hope, Healing and Growth Go Together

    2. Brain Fog and Widowhood

    3. MWC Community Connections

    4. Emotional and Mental Health Blog Posts

    1. Anatomy of Grief: Sudden Changes and Life Transitions by Dr. Marissa Magsino

    2. Move To Heal Your Body, Mind and Spirit by Tara Gidus Collingwood

    3. MWC Health & Wellness Club

    4. Physical Health Blog Posts

    1. Loss, Finances and Widowhood Decisions

    2. Knowledge is Power Over Grief: Conquering Financial Fear by Laura Amendola

    3. Financial Health Blog Posts

    1. Introverted vs. Extroverted Loss

    2. MWC Parenting Support Club

    3. MWC Relationship Building Club

    4. Relational Health Blog Posts

    1. How to Grieve Spiritually

    2. "The Wounded Warrior in You" Quote

    3. Spiritual Health Blog Posts

About this course

  • Free
  • 34 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content

"Am I Ready" Checklist

Small steps forward as I navigate widowhood.

  • Life feels uncertain without my spouse or partner

  • Hope is sustaining me, and yet, hard to grasp at times

  • I'm ready to honor this journey and learn a healthy path forward

FAQ

  • Is this course for new widows?

    This course is for all widows looking for hope, healing, growth and to lead their new life in in widowhood with a healthy mindset as she moves forward.

  • Does it matter what age I am?

    No. We welcome widows of all ages and that is part of the beauty of this course. It was created by widows from many ages, backgrounds and life experiences.

  • How long will this course take me?

    Because we know widows are busy women, we created this to be self paced for your convenience. Take your time or speed through each level. Your choice.

  • What will I learn in at WESOT?

    You will learn that self care and a healthy pathway forward focused on our 7 pillars of healthy widowhood matters. We believe when widows are supported, nurtured, respected and loved, they naturally are empowered to thrive. From our years of surveying thousands of widows, we saw that they were seeking hope, healing, growth and to lead their life with more confidence. This gives them the resilient opportunity to make solid and knowledgable decisions going forward which encourages them to find both purpose and meaning after loss.

Instructor(s)

Carolyn Moor

Modern Widows Club Founder and Development Director

As the Founder and President at Modern Widows Club, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and 509(a)(2) public health charity organization that serves to empower women and families in widowhood to lean into life, build resilience and release their potential to make a positive difference in society, I leverage my skills in creative direction, leadership and dyslexic thinking to raise awareness, funds, and partnerships for our cause of great social significance. With over 14 years of experience in leading and mentoring widows, I am passionate about transforming personal tragedy into a global movement of empowerment and advocacy. Modern Widows Club is at the forefront of championing a comprehensive and well-rounded movement aimed at promoting holistic well-being among widows. Through our initiatives, we are advancing crucial support systems, innovative solutions, and pioneering research tailored specifically to empower widows. I am also a TEDx speaker, an author, and a podcast host, sharing my insights and stories on how to support and comfort someone going through grief, how to inspire, connect, and lead as a widow, and how to honor the legacies of legendary widows throughout history. My TEDx talk has been featured on TED.com, reaching international viewers and sparking conversations on this often overlooked topic. My books and podcast have received rave reviews and accolades, inspiring and empowering widow mentors, leaders and advocates to thrive. I aim to reshape the narrative of widowhood, increase social awareness, and foster a deeper understanding of this aspect of life. My books, Inspire, Connect, Lead: Empowering Your Widow Mentoring & Leadership Gifts and Legendary Widows: Stories of Legacy are revolutionizing widow leadership and highlight how to best advance the need for widows to be seen as women who have renewed themselves as pioneers, trailblazers, compassionate leaders, honorable philanthropists, vow keepers, and pillars of womanhood. "Promise made, promise kept, promise honored." Featured on Psychology Today, NPR, CBS Sunday Morning, Oprah Winfrey Show, WSJ, Mt. Sinai Road To Resilience Podcast, Orlando Sentinel and AARP The Ethel. At Modern Widows Club, we envision and work toward a time when widows are seen as a vital part of their family, their work, and their community. My remarkable journey is a testament to the transformative power of resilience, compassion, and determination. Learn more about our HOPE HEAL GROW®️healthy widowhood pathway courses at modernwidowsclub.org and WIDOW LIFE Publication at https://modernwidowsclub.substack.com