Supporting the People Who Support the Widowed
When someone becomes widowed, the impact extends far beyond one person. Family members, friends, colleagues, and support people are also navigating the death of someone they cared about, while trying to show up for the person who is widowed.
Many find themselves in a difficult position:grieving their own relationship with the person who died, feeling worried about their widowed loved one, and unsure how to help in ways that are truly supportive.
Soaring Spirits International offers resources designed to support these individuals, honoring their experience while providing practical tools to help them show up with confidence and care for the widowed person in their lives.
How We Support Families and Support Networks
Our programs and resources are designed to support family members and support people as they navigate their own grief while showing up for someone who is widowed. Through practical guidance, shared understanding, and opportunities for connection, we help reduce uncertainty about what to say and how to help—so support people can offer meaningful, steady care.
Programs and Resources
Camp Widow Kids
A dedicated program for children attending Camp Widow with their widowed parent, creating a camp-like, engaging environment where the experience of having a parent who has died is normalized. Through connection with peers, age-appropriate activities, and supportive guidance, children have space to build relationships, feel understood, and process their experience in ways that feel natural and safe.
Explore Camp Widow Kids Events
Camp Widow Kids Volunteer Program
An opportunity for adult children of widowed people—and others who understand the experience of losing a parent—to support younger participants while connecting with a community of peers who share a similar experience. For many, creating meaning from the death of a parent through service and connection can be a meaningful part of healing.
Explore Volunteer Opportunities
How to Be a Rock Training Series
A practical, free email training series designed for those who want to show up well for a widowed person. This series offers clear guidance, language, and tools to help support people provide steady, meaningful care while also honoring their own experience.
Sign Up for the Training Series
Camp Widow Ally Tracks and Workshops
For those attending Camp Widow as a support person, these sessions offer guidance, perspective, and connection—helping allies better understand the widowed experience and their role within it.
Resource Library
A curated collection of materials designed to support both widowed individuals and those who care about them, including:
- guidance on how long grief lasts
- information on common grief and trauma responses
- a recommended book library with titles for widowed people and their support networks
Supporting the Whole Community
Grief does not happen in isolation. When someone you love is widowed, your life is impacted too. You may be carrying your own feelings about the death while trying to show up in ways that are helpful and supportive.
We see you in that role. Our resources are here to support you as you navigate your own experience while finding meaningful ways to care for the person you love.
