Maryann will be a workshop presenter at this year’s Camp Widow San Diego. Camp Widow® is a unique and incredible experience. Over a weekend this program provides both practical tools and relevant resources for widowed persons rebuilding their lives in the...
Maryann will be speaking at the Tin Roof Bistro in Manhattan Beach, CA at the WRS South Bay Chapter meeting on Wednesday, July 18 at 11:00 AM. This month’s topic is “Who Am I Now?.” When a major change occurs in your life (such as a divorce, a job...
Most people in the US are uncomfortable talking about or dealing with grief. It is not a topic for general discussion. In fact, grief is often avoided at all costs. But grief needs to be acknowledged and expressed. It is the normal and natural emotional response to...
You do your best to take good care of yourself. When your loss occurred, you were flung into a personal storm. You had to figure out how to take care of yourself when everything around you was in a state of chaos. How did you do that? Or maybe a better question...
There are days when you may feel like you are all alone. You’re afraid to share your true emotions. You don’t want to burden anyone. You think that no one cares or maybe no one understands. However, I know from speaking with individuals all across the...
You, like most people, want to feel comfortable. After all, comfort is good. However, when major changes occur, life gets turned upside down. Your normal routines – the internal comfort that you once had is gone. No matter what change has happened for you (a job...
It’s important for you to take time to remember people, places and events in your life. It gives you some perspective. However, when you are dealing with a major change in your life (a job loss, a divorce or the death of a loved one) you may feel that is the...
Join us Sunday, May 7th for a day of creative activity, expression and community. Find mutual support from people who are navigating major changes in life. Take the time for yourself to begin the journey and find the path to reclaim your life after loss. I’ll be...
I don’t know about you but I find it challenging these days to be hopeful and positive. There is so much negativity, fear, suspicion and anger swirling around. How can you find some light and hope and calm when you feel powerless to make a change? Start small....
My name is Maryann Rozsas Udel and I am the person behind Sheltering Tree. It all started with some YouTube videos. Above is the first video I recorded. It explains why I began. Since then I have expanded my mission and direction. Won’t you join me on my...
