We are very pleased to announce The Compassionate Friends (TCF) 47th Annual National Conference in New Orleans! TCF's National Conference is an enriching and supportive event for many newer and long-time bereaved parents, grandparents, and siblings. Attendees come and find...
The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting on the 2nd Sunday in December unites family and friends around the globe in lighting candles for one hour to honor the memories of the sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, and grandchildren who left too...
Our conference is a place for bereaved families to find community and hope, while learning and sharing with others. Lifelong friendships are often made at the conference through meeting others who truly understand the painful loss of a child, sibling,...
The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting on the 2nd Sunday in December unites family and friends around the globe in lighting candles for one hour to honor the memories of the sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, and grandchildren who left too...
The holiday season can intensify grief, highlighting what - and who - is missing. In this compassionate and practical session, we will explore why grief often feels different during the holidays and how to navigate the secondary losses that surface...
Our society, in general, has adopted many constructs for understanding grief that do not adequately reflect the experience of bereaved people. This often leads individuals living with the death of a loved one to retreat from others, internalize their grief,...
The death of a loved one is life-changingĀ and can have a profound impact on our lives in many ways, including our sense of hope and purpose. In this webinar, we will explore the concepts of hope and purpose, as well...
After loss, many people experience tension, fatigue, emotional overwhelm, or disconnection from their bodies. Grief is not only something we think about, it is something we feel deeply in our bodies. This webinar explores how grief lives in the body...
Grief after profound loss can bring mental and emotional anguish in great measure and depth like nothing else. There are many challenging thoughts and emotions individuals may carry in their own time and their own way. This webinar will explore...