Life After Loss: Healing Retreat Comes to Madison

“Life After Loss—A Healing Retreat,” a daylong event at Mercy by the Sea in Madison, is designed to help those who have experienced loss move forward in their grief journey, and connect with others on a similar path.

A variety of morning and afternoon workshops led by professional facilitators include topics such as “Closing One Door…Opening Another,” expressive writing for healing, creative collaging, dream interpretation, a round table discussion about the grief process, a meditative labyrinth walk, Let Your Yoga Dance, and Tai Chi.

There will be unstructured time to enjoy the serene setting of Mercy by the Sea retreat center, located directly on Long Island Sound.

Details

“Life After Loss—A Healing Retreat”

Sat., Oct. 3, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Mercy by the Sea, 167 Neck Rd., Madison, CT.

Cost: $125 includes continental breakfast and sit-down lunch. Space is limited; registration is required by Sept. 26. (Friends and family members are also welcome to register).

In addition to humorist Carol Scibelli of New York City, other presenters include Zsuzsa Simandy, LMSW, of Guilford; Rev. Lee Ireland of Niantic; Andrea Cashman of Milford; Amy J. Barry of Stony Creek; Carol Vara, MSW, of Niantic; Dr. Joanne Z. Moore of East Lyme; Gary Donovan of Mystic; and Patricia Ann Chaffee of Old Saybrook.

The retreat is presented by Pathfinder: A Companion Guide for the Widow/er’s Journey, the lifestyle magazine that offers advice on money, health, home, travel, friendship, parenting, dating, and work, as well as inspirational articles on spirituality, art, poetry, developing new interests, and stories of widow/ers in history.

For more details and to register for “Life After Loss—A Healing Retreat,” visit the Pathfinder website or call 860-448-5149.