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About The Wise Widow

Who is "The Wise Widow"

Who is "The Wise Widow"

Who is "The Wise Widow"

  

 

Walking through my own grief, I knew one thing for certain: no widow should ever have to struggle or walk this path alone. That vision became my mantra—and the heartbeat of The Wise Widow.

With a background in adult education, I design and facilitate transformative programs that meet widows and widowers exactly where they are. From deep

  

 

Walking through my own grief, I knew one thing for certain: no widow should ever have to struggle or walk this path alone. That vision became my mantra—and the heartbeat of The Wise Widow.

With a background in adult education, I design and facilitate transformative programs that meet widows and widowers exactly where they are. From deeply personalized one-on-one support, to intimate group connections, to immersive retreats, each offering creates a safe, compassionate space to be seen, understood, and gently guided forward.

Now a Certified Grief Educator and Certified Grief Journal Coach, I blend lived experience with professional training—combining psychoeducation, nervous system awareness, reflective writing, and guided conversation to help clients move from surviving to rebuilding. My work bridges heart and science, honoring both the emotional and physiological realities of grief.

Rooted in Alberta, Canada, my vision is bold and unwavering: to reach as many widows and widowers as possible until The Wise Widow becomes a trusted, recognizable name in spousal grief support—a place where isolation softens, hope returns, and no one has to navigate widowhood alone.

Because grief changes us—but no one should have to change alone.

Credentials

Who is "The Wise Widow"

Who is "The Wise Widow"

  • Certified Grief Educator
  • Certified Journal Coach
  • Certified Professional/Public Speaker
  • Certified Adult Educator 
  • Suicide Prevention, Risk Assessment, and Management (SPRAM) Certificate 
  • Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certificate 

Alberta Based

Who is "The Wise Widow"

Alberta Based

The Wise Widow is Alberta-based.

However, Dawn helps widows from many provinces, states and countries. 

Most work is online, so the world has become a much smaller place.

 

Dawn was born and raised in Alberta. 

After losing her husband, Dawn decided to turn her pain into purpose and is helping other widows and widowers through their grief journey. 

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