Sensing a Way through Grief: Creativity and Grief
via Zoom , AustraliaWhat are the various forms of creativity that come from grief?
In this session, we will explore the role of creativity in living with grief, and the places from which creativity can emerge.
We will also explore the “felt sense”, a special kind of internal bodily awareness.
This session will be facilitated by Greg Roberts and Jeanette Roberts. Greg is a social worker, counsellor & educator. Jeanette is a sociologist, writer/editor and teacher. She has written the books “Journey Through The Abyss” and “Art of Healing the Self”.
The Changeable Nature of the Grief Experience: Explained Through Metaphor
via Zoom , AustraliaGrief has a random nature. It is not sequential or linear – it is highly individual.
Grief can be likened to many things. Metaphors can be a good way to try to depict what the changing grief experience is like for each of us, and so we will use metaphor in this session to gain further insight into our grief journeys.
This session will be facilitated by Su-Rose McIntyre, counsellor and author of “The Grief Kaleidoscope: Metaphors for Grief” (Morning Star Publishing).
Worldwide Candle Lighting Service
Camberwell Uniting Church Hall 314 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell, Victoria, AustraliaJoin us for our Candle Lighting Service.
The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting unites family and friends around the globe in lighting candles for one hour to honour the memories of our sons, daughters, brothers and sisters.
Highlights: Guest speaker, poems and readings by bereaved parents and siblings, candle lighting including the reading of names, slideshow of photos, sharing time, hugs, tears and laughter.
TCFV Sausage Sizzle Fundraiser – We need your help!
Bunnings Box Hill South 259 Middleborough Rd, Box Hill VIC 3128, VIC, AustraliaSunday 17 December from 9:00am to 4:30pm
We need your help at Bunnings Warehouse Box Hill South
It should be a fun day – lots of people to chat to and you’ll be doing a good thing for TCFV!
Express Yourself Through Art
The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Victoria, AustraliaNote: This month only, it's being held on the 4th Monday of the month - 22nd January.
We are thrilled to have Lauren Foster facilitate an exciting new activity - “Express yourself through Art” for all TCFV members.
Lauren is an experienced volunteer, recent Board member and bereaved mother of Rex. In addition, Lauren is an experienced art therapist who works professionally in this area. This activity will be provided free of charge (including all materials) to our members.
Topics Around Grief: Finding Ways to Cope
via Zoom , Australia‘There is no “one size fits all” in coping with grief.’
In this workshop, we will discuss the many varied strategies we have used in the years since our children’s and siblings’ deaths to cope with the enormity of their loss. What practical activities or insights have given us a renewed sense of purpose or consolation?
As the Leaves Fall – Autumn Social
via Zoom , AustraliaJoin us at the centre for our next social evening and share in some food, make some new friends or connect with old ones. Take advantage of what’s left of the long, sunny evenings before we prepare for the onslaught of Winter.
Topics Around Grief: Caring for the Bereaved
via Zoom , AustraliaCaring for the Bereaved
The bereaved are any individuals who have suffered the death of a loved one. This TOPICS AROUND GRIEF discussion workshop is unusual in that it is not just open to members, it is also open to any family members or friends or anyone you know who might be interested to find out more about being supportive towards bereaved people like us. The workshop will look at current thinking and practical ideas regarding how to support the bereaved.
The Compassionate Friends Walk 2 Remember 2018
To be ConfirmedThe Compassionate Friends Walk to Remember is an opportunity to connect with other bereaved families and talk freely about your child, brother or sister or grandchild in a safe, relaxed environment.
Topics Around Grief: Spiritual Experiences Around Grief
via Zoom , AustraliaSpiritual Experiences Around Grief
In this TOPICS AROUND GRIEF discussion workshop, we will discuss a range of issues surrounding spirituality and bereavement.
Issues explored will include: defining spirituality; how bereavement challenges or strengthens; our spiritual beliefs; “sense of presence” experiences; the broad range of spiritual beliefs that can comfort us in feeling closer to our children, siblings or grandchildren.
40th Anniversary Gala Dinner 2018
Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne 328 Flinders Street, Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaYou are invited to our 40 Years of Compassion Gala Dinner!
Come along and celebrate 40 years of The Compassionate Friends in Australia,
with Founder Margaret Harmer OAM and Guest speaker Stan Alves OAM, a former AFL player and coach.
Topics Around Grief: Can Counselling Support Help Me?
via Zoom , AustraliaEveryone has different needs in terms of support through their grief, and this session will discuss how counselling might assist some individuals on their grief journey. He will examine counselling expectations, define “effective” counselling, discuss how bereaved individuals can identify the right type of counselling for themselves, and how they might get the best benefit from a counselling experience.
In Memory of Dani’s 30th Heavenly Birthday
Jenny Galati’s daughter Danielle died from a bleed to the brain, aged 16 years old. To commemorate the milestone of what should have been Dani’s 30th birthday, Jenny did an online fundraiser for The Compassionate Friends Victoria, raising nearly $2,000.
Trivia Night 2018
Richmond Union Bowls Club 2 Gleadell St, Richmond, VIC, AustraliaJoin us for a night of testing your brain power, connecting with friends, bid on fantastic silent auction items and great prizes with 100% of proceeds going to support bereaved parents and siblings.
Topics Around Grief: The Myths of Grief
via Zoom , AustraliaThere are plenty of myths about grief such as "You'll get over it" or "When you're not crying, you're not grieving". In this session we will unearth many myths, why some (or many) of those myths can trouble us, and consider what we'd prefer people to know and believe about grief and bereavement.
Social Cuppa at the Centre
The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Victoria, AustraliaPlease join us at the Centre for a social morning cuppa. This is an alternative to formal support groups and provides an opportunity to connect with other bereaved families in a relaxed setting. Please drop in, even if you are worried you won't know anyone. You will be warmly welcomed and the bond that joins... Read more »
Spring Fling
via Zoom , AustraliaDust off the Winter blues and come join us at the centre for Friday night drinks.
Spring is the time for new beginnings and the knowledge that tiny seedlings will grow and strengthen. Part of the grief journey is a allowing yourself some space to heal and grow.
Dia de los Muertos
via Zoom , AustraliaJoin us for Día de los Muertos, part of a Mexican festival for family and friends to come together to celebrate and honour the lives of their deceased loved ones.
Bring a photo of your child, sibling or grandchild to pin up on a garland, a plate of their favourite food or snack and share the stories about your loved one that make you smile.
Worldwide Candle Lighting Service 2018
Camberwell Uniting Church Hall 314 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell, Victoria, AustraliaJoin us for our Candle Lighting Service.
The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting unites family and friends around the globe in lighting candles for one hour to honour the memories of our sons, daughters, brothers, sisters and grandchildren.
Highlights: Guest speaker, poems and readings by bereaved parents and siblings, candle lighting including the reading of names, slideshow of photos, sharing time, hugs, tears and laughter.