New Magazine--Pathfinder: A Companion Guide for the Widow/er’s Journey
Developing Strategies for Living Well
after Loss
Free July online issue
East
Lyme, Conn.— The new magazine, Pathfinder: A Companion Guide for the Widow/er’s Journey, is now available online. The
public can receive free access to the July 2014 issue at www.widowedpathfinder.com.
Joanne
Z. Moore, PT, DHSc., of East Lyme, Conn., founded Pathfinder to explore
and share the successful practices of widow/ers—artists, politicians, teachers
and historical figures—who have learned to live well after loss.
Dr.
Moore said, “What makes Pathfinder unique is the slant on how widow/ers
need to look at everyday issues in new ways. It is a community where they can
ask advice of experts and of each other to find strategies for developing a
life of joy and purpose.”
In
addition to compassionate and honest sharing of experiences among widows and
widowers, Pathfinder includes practical advice on managing finances,
health, relationships, travel, and home and car maintenance.
The
July 2014 issue of Pathfinder features a widow who found new meaning by
pursuing a career in art; famous widower Norman Rockwell who took a non-art
class that changed his life; and a widow who is perpetuating her husband's
memory by continuing his forestry work.
Moore
is the author of the soon-to-be released book, “Common Sense: Strategies for
Living a Joyful and Meaningful Life after Loss.” A noted speaker and workshop
facilitator on end-of-life and survivor issues, she is a member of Toastmasters
International and has achieved Distinguished Toastmaster level. She is the
owner of Shoreline Physical Therapy, LLC, in East Lyme.
For
more information, contact Dr. Moore at jmoore@widowedpathfinder.com or
visit www.widowedpathfinder.com.
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Photo caption: Joanne Z. Moore, PT, DHSc. Photo by
Stephen W. Moore.
Contact Dr. Moore directly for availability of magazine excerpts and
images.
About
the Publisher
Joanne
Z. Moore, PT, DHSc., lives in East Lyme, Connecticut. In addition to publishing
Pathfinder: A Companion Guide for the
Widow/er’s Journey, she is the owner of Shoreline Physical Therapy, LLC.
When
Moore was widowed in 2009 after 37 years of marriage, she found few resources
to help her negotiate the new path her life had taken. She said, “Being widowed
is not a stage of life that most of us prepare for very well. When it happens,
we need role models and friends to support us as we transition to a new way of
living.”
Moore’s
40 years of experience as a physical therapist has taught her to value life at
every stage, despite tragedy. She has observed people learning to adapt to a
new, fulfilling life of purpose even after serious injury and degenerative
diseases. She has learned that the people who are happiest are those who can
find the good in new situations. She drew upon this experience when her own
husband was diagnosed with cancer. She intentionally made the last stage of her
marriage rich in love. Her husband commented that they saved the best for last,
as it was a time of great intimacy and harmony. They valued that time together
as much as they valued each stage of their marriage. After his death in 2009
after 37 years of marriage, she continues to live intentionally. She honors his
memory by managing 260 acres of forestland that he intended to help with his
grandchildren’s mortgages.
Moore’s Pathfinder magazine
supports the widow/er by telling stories of how other
people have managed this stage of life. Stories are as varied as the
individuals experiencing their unique struggle. Some describe common pitfalls,
and some are inspirational.
In addition to speaking on
physical health, end-of-life and survivor issues, Dr. Moore presents a variety of
lectures of interest to widow/ers and staff who work with them. Widow/er topics
of interest include “Process for Decision Making”; “Common Financial Mistakes”;
“Charting a Course for the Future”; “Rediscovering Joy and Purpose”; and
“Developing Personal and Professional Goals.”
Moore earned her doctorate in Health Sciences from the
University of St. Augustine. She studied physical therapy at Quinnipiac
University, Conn., and earned a master’s degree in Human Performance from
Southern Connecticut State University.
