Celebrate Legacy & The Grief School present

 Life After Loss 

 A Virtual Retreat 
September 18 - 20, 2023 

 Are you ready to move beyond the pain of grief? 
Join us in a FREE 3-day event designed to help you as you grieve the loss of a loved one.

Grieving is hard, and it's even harder when it feels like...

No matter how bad your heart is broken,
the world doesn't stop for your grief.

Nothing can compare to
the emptiness you are feeling.

Everyone can master grief
except for he or she that has it.

The person you want to talk to about how
you feel is the person who is no longer here.

What if it were possible to...

Hold on to memories & connections with your person because love is stronger than death.

Connect with others who are further along in their grief journey to see proof that grief and joy can coexist.

Feel connected with your loved one in times of peace, not only in times of sadness.  

Find resources that can help you find YOUR way through your UNIQUE grief journey.

The Life After Loss Retreat is where you can rediscover who YOU are today by finding support, creating balance and reinventing self care.

Grieving is what happens as we adapt to the fact that our loved one is gone and how we carry the absence of them with us.

TRUTH: Grief doesn't magically end at a certain point after a loved one's death.
DARE: Find the courage to go through this experience of grief. Don't rush it. Don't avoid it.

TRUTH: Grief requires more energy to work through than most people expect.
DARE: Accept that grief is normal, and practice compassion with yourself and also with others.

TRUTH: Effective grief work is not done alone.
DARE: Find a support system that WORKS for YOU. Then DO THE WORK - together!

The pain of loss can feel overwhelming,
but there are healthy ways to cope
with your grief and learn to heal.

CHECK OUT THE DAILY THEMES
AND OUR DYNAMIC SPEAKER LINE-UP!

Day 1: Finding Support
Monday, September 18th
The only wrong way to grieve is to not grieve at all.

DAY 1: FINDING SUPPORT
Monday, September 18th
The only wrong way to grieve is to not grieve at all.

Does Grief
Have An End?

Sharon Brubaker,
Grief Specialist

Choosing
To Live

Jeremy "J" Clarkin,
Veteran and Artist

"Hey Siri: Help Me Find Grief Support"

Diana Hernandez Wayne,
Life & Loss Empowerment Coach

Finding Your Voice
Through Journaling

Joi Renique, Life Story Coach

Is There A Doctor
In The Room?

Naomi Yano, Psychotherapist

DAY 2: CREATING BALANCE
Tuesday, September 19th, 2023
Because grief and joy can co-exist.

Shifting From Fear
To Hope & Confidence

Eleanor Ward,
Life Strategies Coach/Counselor

Setting Boundaries

Pam Tronson, Certified Life
& Mother Daughter Coach

Honoring
Our Ancestors

Chris Adell,
Mental Health Counselor

Rebuilding Marriages
& Family After Loss

Ken Guidroz, Author

Finding Love After Loss

Jennifer Osler,
Blogger and Podcast Host

DAY 3: REDIFINING SELF-CARE
Wednesday, September 20th
Having a full cup and pouring from the overflow.

Empowering
Self-Talk

John Polo, Coach and Author

Suddenly An
Empty Nester

Claudine Sweeney,
Empty Nest Life Coach

Curating For
Connection & Comfort 

Charlene Lam,
Grief Curator & Coach

Finding Pleasure
After Loss

Dr. Clarissa Francis, Black Sexuality Education Consultant & Author

Tattoos That
Tells Stories

Josh Spar,
Tattoo Artist

Forever
Changed

Sharon Brubaker,
Grief Specialist

DAY 1: FINDING SUPPORT
Monday, September 18th
The only wrong way to grieve is to not grieve at all.

Does Grief Have An End?

Sharon Brubaker, Grief Specialist

Choosing To Live

Jeremy "J" Clarken,
Veteran and Artist

"Hey Siri: Help Me
Find Grief Support"

Diana Hernandez Wayne,
Life & Loss Empowerment Coach

Finding Your Voice
Through Journaling

Joi Renique, Life Story Coach

The Grief Olympics: How To Be A Team Player

Pam Tronson, Certified Life & Mother Daughter Coach

Is There A Doctor
In The Room?

Naomi Yano, Psychotherapist


DAY 2: CREATING BALANCE
Tuesday, September 19th
Because grief and joy can co-exist.

Shifting From Fear
To Hope & Confidence

Eleanor Ward, Coach

A New Kind Of Beautiful 

Shellee Zenteno, Grief Specialist
& Recovery Coach

Honoring Our Ancestors

Chris Adell, Mental Health Counselor

Rebuilding Mariages
& Family After Loss

Ken Guidroz, Author

After The Storm

Jennifer Osler


DAY 3: REDEFINING SELF-CARE
Wednesday, September 20th
Having a full cup and pouring from the overflow.

Finding Pleasure
After Loss

Dr. Clarissa Francis, Black Sexuality Education Consultant & Author

Redefining
The New Normal

Claudine Sweeney,
Empty Nest Life Coach

Curating For
Connection & Comfort 

Charlene Lam,
Grief Curator & Coach

Empowering Self-Talk

John Polo, Coach & Author

Forever Changed

Sharon Brubaker, Grief Specialist

Meet Your Hosts

Joi Renique

Life Story Coach and Founder of Celebrate Legacy

When I was 16 years old, my whole world shifted when my 15-year-old half sister died. We weren’t really close because of the strained relationship we both had with our dad, but since we were young - we thought we had the rest of our lives to bond and connect through the freedom adulthood would surely bring.

I carried my grief in silence because no one around me could quite relate to what I was experiencing. It wasn’t until last year, over 15 years later, that I had the very first conversation with my step-mom about what happened, how she’s been managing since it happened and how we can support each other over the loss of Sharayna.

 I realized that there is such an awkward silence around the topic of grief. Often we don’t know what to do or what to say or we try to avoid it altogether.

That's exactly why I put together the Gone Too Soon Retreat last year and why I am working with The Grief School this year to present The Life After Loss Virtual Retreat for you. 

Sharon Brubaker

Grief Specialist and Founder of The Grief School

Sharon is a certified Life Coach and credentialed Grief Specialist. She studied the science of grief and healing for over 17 years.
 
Sadly, the topic of grief is a subject most people are not comfortable with. Yet, it is one of the few things that will affect every woman in her lifetime.

We want to do the right thing and heal. But doing the right thing is exhausting and we get stuck in the pain. Sharon teaches women who are grieving how to process their thoughts and emotions.

Sharon knows that your life will be forever changed, but healing your heart is possible. She is not only your instructor – she is also a griever. She knows that feeling of a knife being stabbed clear through your soul. She remembers what’s it’s like to not want to get out of bed. She was the queen of drinking wine to stop the pain.

The number one thing she knows for sure is that grief and pain are inevitable parts of living here on earth. Making the decision to get help was a conscious decision that she will never regret.

The Details

The Life After Loss Virtual Retreat is a 3-DAY Event that takes place from Monday, September 18th until Wednesday, September 20th with instructional videos and interactive events to choose from each day.

The Life After Loss Retreat is completely online! We understand that grief is complicated. So, we encourage you to watch from the comfort of your own home or anywhere you feel safe to process your raw emotions.

Most presentations will last 15-20 minutes and include reminders of key take-aways and how to take action. You and many others who are grieving will have free access to each video for 24 hours

Join a private Facebook group where you can reflect and ask questions, be awarded with gifts, chat with the speakers, and connect with others who are also in the process of grieving their person(s).

After registering, you will have the opportunity to upgrade your ticket to the Legacy Level ALL-ACCESS Pass which gives permanent access to all of the presentations and replays to the LIVE Sessions.

Since the resources are only free for a 24 hour period, this upgrade gives you the opportunity to watch at your own pace and refer back to the workshops at a time that feels right for you.

We are dedicated to helping you to rediscover yourself in a way that feels meaningful. Take notice of any mention of the Forever Changed Program which will be explained little by little throughout the event.

On the final day, one unsuspecting (and engaged!) attendee will win a full scholarship and have instant access to resources that will change the grieving experience as you know it. Stay tuned for details and how you can apply!

Frequently Asked Questions

The short answer is yes. There are a lot of offerings out there for people who are grieving, but this one has been created specifically for those experiencing prolonged grief - the physical death of someone you've loved and a loss that you will carry with you for the rest of your life. Some of the coping strategies and support efforts may be beneficial in recovering from a loss of your freedom, a relationship, a job, your security, etc.  

This event is completely online. The main portion of the retreat runs from September 18-20, 2023. We'll begin with a live-streamed welcome call on September 17th - the day before the retreat starts.

The Facebook community will be available right when you get your ticket!  

All of the presentations are pre-recorded and will be released at the scheduled time. The speakers will be available according to the schedule and on the day their workshop is released!

Each presentation will be available for FREE for 24-hours. However, you can upgrade to Legacy Level to get permanent access to all of the videos, as well as a Celebrate Legacy Journal with worksheets, and other bonuses provided by speakers and affiliates!  

Althought most of the speakers are grief specialists and mental health service providers, all of the information provided in this event is for educational purposes and not intended to be specific/personal advice for the purpose of treatment.

Only the speakers whose freebies or bonuses you choose to download will get your email address. You’re in complete control of who will receive your email. Learn more in our Privacy Policy.

No problem! Send an email over to [email protected] and we'll get back to you within 24 hours.    

If you're thinking…

"I'm not sure
if this is right for me."

The only cure
for grief is action.
- George Henry Lewes

"I'm not sure if this is right for me."

"It's so hard to imagine
life without them."

Grief is just love
with no place to go.
- Jamie Anderson 

"I can't imagine life without them."

Grief is just
love with
no place to go.
- Jamie Anderson 

"I'm just not ready."

Some things cannot be fixed. They can only be carried.
- Megan Devine.

"I'm just not ready."