Resources
I am here to help… one of the best ways I can do so is offering these resources. Any resource I list here is one that I have vetted personally and will gladly vouch for as being truly useful. Note that I have divided these into categories based on the stage you’re currently at.
(The title of every resource is a link to the resource itself)
Post-loss and dealing with grief
Books by Widowers
Widower to Widower
by: Fred Colby
A warm and wonderful guide through the experience and more emotional aspects of the journey of being a widowed man. Fred approaches this subject with such charm and candor and it is definitely a must read.
The Widower’s Journey
by: Herb Knoll
As is one of Herb’s greatest strengths he brings together both experts and fellow widowers to provide an extremely well rounded and thoroughly practical guide to the journey we all take after our greatest loss.
Podcasts
The Widower’s Journey Podcast
Hosted by Herb Knoll
With recognized experts this podcast covers a diverse and well-rounded collection of topics that centre around the widower’s experience.
Organizations
Soaring Spirits International
A comprehensive group for both widowed men and women. They offer a lot of resources and services.
Widowed and Young
This is a UK based organization helping those under 50 who are widowed. It’s a volunteer network based peer to peer support group with over 4,500 members across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
WayUp
If You’re over 50 and looking for support in the UK there’s Way Up.. offering both an online forum and in-person meetups.
Facebook Groups
Widower’s Support Network – Members Only Facebook Group
A fantastic private community exclusively for widowers or those who are caring for their partners in their last season of life. This is the active community extension of the Widower’s Support Network website.
Widow & Widowers Moving Forward Dating and Friendship
A warm and welcoming community on FaceBook that is well worth getting on. As the title implies it is mostly for those who are looking to move forward with their life.
Moving Forward
Books for Mindset
Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender
by: David R. Hawkins, MD/PHD
There are a number of books on somatic method and emotional releasing and I’ve looked at many of them… this is the one I recommend over and over again. It is insightful, practical and well-organized and for me the “go to” guide on this topic.
Apps
MoodKit
Improve your mood and become your own expert with the wisdom and guidance of MoodKit (iOS)
MoodKit offers mood tracking and cognitive behavioral therapy tools in a single app (Apple iOS only) for a one time fee of around $5. Best for those who’ve made their peace and ready to move forward but feel a little stuck.
Pre-Dating
Books for Mindset
No More Mr. Nice Guy
by: Dr. Robert Glover
This is a stunningly well-known book and here for a good reason. Dr. Robert Glover’s guide for recovering from “Nice Guy Syndrome” is a must-read for all men and the core concepts should be taught in schools. If you’re quietly keeping score—doing favors, swallowing preferences, avoiding conflict—and wondering why women don’t choose you *back*, you’ve mistaken being agreeable for being attractive and definitely need to read this.
Podcasts
Bridges Bulletin – Old School Coaching For The Modern Man
Hosted by Dyann Bridges
Dyann’s podcast has short but highly useful episodes where she shares the woman’s perspective around topics that are critical for us all to know. Check it out as a solid resource for strengthening your relationships and gaining incredible insight.
Apps
MoodKit
Improve your mood and become your own expert with the wisdom and guidance of MoodKit (iOS)
MoodKit offers mood tracking and cognitive behavioral therapy tools in a single app (Apple iOS only) for a one time fee of around $5. Best for those who’ve made their peace and ready to move forward but feel a little stuck.
Dating
Books for Mindset
Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender
by: David R. Hawkins, MD/PHD
There are a number of books on somatic method and emotional releasing and I’ve looked at many of them… this is the one I recommend over and over again. It is insightful, practical and well-organized and for me the “go to” guide on this topic.
No More Mr. Nice Guy
by: Dr. Robert Glover
This is a stunningly well-known book and here for a good reason. Dr. Robert Glover’s guide for recovering from “Nice Guy Syndrome” is a must-read for all men and the core concepts should be taught in schools. If you’re quietly keeping score—doing favors, swallowing preferences, avoiding conflict—and wondering why women don’t choose you *back*, you’ve mistaken being agreeable for being attractive and definitely need to read this.
Apps
MoodKit
Improve your mood and become your own expert with the wisdom and guidance of MoodKit (iOS)
MoodKit offers mood tracking and cognitive behavioral therapy tools in a single app (Apple iOS only) for a one time fee of around $5. Best for those who’ve made their peace and ready to move forward but feel a little stuck.
