The death of a child, sibling, or grandchild is life-altering. Finding ways to experience meaning, maintain and establish relationships, and, at the same time, live with the intensity of grief can be overwhelming. This panel presentation, facilitated by Andy McNiel, will explore the many challenges we face after profound loss. We will discuss ideas for coping and consider ways we can continue to connect with life while also carrying and honoring our grief.
Facilitated by: Andy McNiel
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Grief, just like our relationships with others in our family, is personal. The relationship we had with our beloved person who died is unique to each individual. Grief can be expressed and experienced in a variety of ways. It can be helpful to recognize different styles of grieving and coping within your family unit, including your own personal approach. Understanding and awareness can impact how we interact with, support, and seek comfort from one another after someone we love dies. This presentation will consider different ways we grieve and cope. We will discuss some of the personal and interpersonal challenges that result from different grief and coping styles, and explore ways we can give grace to ourselves and others living with profound grief.
Presented by: Andy McNiel
This webinar will cover what peace of mind is…and what it isn’t. For most of his life, he was mistaken about peace. Rob thought peace of mind was an absence, but has since learned that it is really a presence. We will discuss the life decisions and changes that can lead to peace of mind…and to a fuller, more meaningful life.
Presented by: Rob Goor
Our children were and are a part of everything we are! How do we survive for the rest of our lives, as we miss them in every moment and every new season? They live on through us! We hope to encourage other grieving parents to discover meaningful and relevant ways in which they too can keep the loving memory of their children present in their own lives. By continuing to carry our love for our sons with us, we continue to learn and share the evolution and transformations of the life we now live, and how we stay intentional with keeping them included. We include the importance of both joy and sorrow as we grow in our grief, and the importance of a grief-informed society (as we realize that so many others in the world continue to avoid the topics of death and grief.)
Presented by: Lora and Dave Krum
Profound loss changes us. Priorities shift, relationships adapt, perspectives adjust, and our focus realigns in the wake of the painful, life-altering experience of grief. Because of this, living with grief often requires us to rebuild our lives, set new priorities, and to discover new ways to carry our grief and live life at the same time. This webinar will explore how grief challenges our personal agency and strategies for finding ways to be intentional about rebuilding key aspects of our lives after profound loss.
Presented by: Andy McNiel
Though most people would do anything to have more time with loved one(s) who have died, personal growth is an experience many have after a profound loss. What exactly is Post-Bereavement Growth? How does profound loss transform us? This webinar will explore how grief impacts our lives and changes us. We will consider how we can embrace change and personal growth, while also grieving and honoring the memory and life of those we love who have died.
Presented by: Andy McNiel
Over the course of time, grief changes us at a deep level. Our outlook on life and our attitude toward others is profoundly affected. A panel of grievers, all of whom have been on the “grief road” for over twenty years, will share lessons they have learned since the death of their child. They will share how they survived the “worst.” They will also respond to questions from the newly bereaved.
Presented by: Dennis Apple
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 three of these difficult experiences – grievances (outward to others), guilt (internal to ourselves), and sorrow (over the past, present, and future impact of our person’s death). We will explore each of these in the context of bereavement and grief. We will clearly define and give language to these experiences. We will, also, discuss personal strategies, and ways to cope with these experiences while grieving.
Presented by: Andy McNiel, CEO The Compassionate Friends
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 and introduces a gentle, body-based approach to understanding and supporting the grieving process. Participants will learn simple practices for noticing physical and emotional signals, calming the nervous system, and reconnecting the body, heart, and mind. Through guided awareness and practical tools, this workshop offers supportive ways to restore a sense of safety, balance, and self-compassion while honoring each person’s unique grief journey.
Presented by: Jason Wendroff-Rawnicki
Over the past few years, this workshop has drawn significant interest at the TCF National Conference because many families find it incredibly beneficial for parents, grandparents, and siblings alike. We are excited to offer a panel of siblings from different backgrounds and experiences who will share their perspectives and answer questions in an effort to help families reopen the door to communication.
Parents and grandparents will have the opportunity to ask difficult questions—questions they may wish they could ask their surviving child(ren) directly. Listening to a panel of siblings can provide parents with valuable insight into what their surviving child(ren) may be thinking and feeling after the loss.
Presented by: Keith Singer
This webinar will provide hope to those bereaved who do not believe they will ever find anything positive in life again. It will help them recognize the gifts or positives that they may have received following the death of their child, sibling or grandchild. We would give anything to have them alive again; however, since we know that cannot happen, we will open their hearts and minds to the gifts they may have received but did not realize them as such. These “gifts” can come in a number of ways, I.e., gifts we give ourselves (hope, courage), gifts given to us (kindness, compassion, understanding), and gifts that evolve with our “new normal” life (personality changes, awareness of nature, compassion, and friendships that are so very priceless). These are positives/gifts we would not have acquired without this loss in our life. View handout for webinar.
Presented by: Donna Goodrich
The death of a loved one is life-changing 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 as personal strategies that can nurture these experiences in our lives, even during the most challenging times. We will discuss factors that affect our sense of purpose and consider the components of hope that have an impact on our personal outlook while grieving.
Presented by: Andy McNiel, CEO The Compassionate Friends
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, and/or feel as though they are not grieving in the right way. Join us for this webinar as we challenge societal myths about what is “normal” grieving and healthy coping. This presentation will offer a “language” that more accurately defines how grief manifests in our lives and ideas for how we might carry and cope with the devastating, life-altering experience of profound loss. View slides from presentation.
Presented by: Andy McNiel, CEO The Compassionate Friends
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 this time of year. Participants will learn how to create a personalized plan for coping, approach traditions with intention, and find meaningful ways to honor both loved ones and themselves throughout the season.
Presented by: Lisa Zucker, MSW, CT
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