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 is the Founder and President of Modern Widows Club® | The Movement for Widow Care (MWC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and public health charity dedicated to empowering widows and their families to thrive through resilience, leadership, and renewed purpose.
With over 25 years of experience mentoring and supporting widows, Carolyn has transformed personal tragedy into a global movement of empowerment, advocacy, and awareness.
As a TEDx speaker featured on TED.com, author, and podcast host, Carolyn shares insights on grief, widowhood, and leadership, inspiring individuals worldwide. Her books, *Inspire, Connect, Lead: Empowering Your Widow Mentoring & Leadership Gifts* and *Legendary Widows: Stories of Legacy,* and *Daily Wisdom & Empowerment for Widows: 365-Day Devotional* highlight widows' transformative power as trailblazers, leaders, change makers and philanthropists.
Modern Widows Club® is at the forefront of advancing widows’ holistic well-being through innovative programs, community support, and pioneering research. Carolyn’s work has been featured in Psychology Today, NPR, CBS Sunday Morning, The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Wall Street Journal, Orlando Sentinel, Mt. Sinai Road to Resilience Podcast and a contributor to AARP’s The Ethel. She was appointed to the national Bereavement Support Advisory Council at New York Life Foundation in 2025 to ensure widowed families voices are represented in bereavement and grief care initiatives.
Join Carolyn in reshaping widowhood’s narrative and fostering a brighter future. Learn more at modernwidowsclub.org and at WIDOW LIFE on Substack https://modernwidowsclub.substack.com

Carolyn Moor

Modern Widows Club Founder and Development Director