Express Yourself Through Art
The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Victoria, AustraliaWe are thrilled to have Lauren Foster facilitate an exciting 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.
‘Crown Matrimonial’ – Malvern Theatre Preview Performance
Malvern Theatre 29A Burke Road, East Malvern, Victoria, AustraliaInvite all your family and friends and join us for a preview performance of Crown Matrimonal, a sensitive drama telling the story of a family almost torn apart by the struggle between public duty and private love, leading up to the constitutional crisis and abdication of Edward VIII.
Reviewing the Stages of Grief
via Zoom , AustraliaThere is increasing recognition that our grief often moves in a non-linear fashion, rather than moving through a clear and predictable set of stages. Even so, theories—from the stages theories of Elizabeth Kubler Ross to the task theories of William Worden—can shed light on our experiences of bereavement.
Virtual Walk to Remember
Due to the Coronavirus situation we are currently living in extremely difficult circumstances and as such we were not able to hold our normal Walk To Remember (W2R) earlier in the year. Instead, we have decided to hold a virtual W2R over the Mother’s Day weekend of 8th to 10th May.
Differences & Commonalities in Grief (Topics Around Grief Workshop)
Online , AustraliaIn this online discussion workshop, we look at the great amount we have in common and the huge range of differences between us. Where does it intersect with other types of grief? What can make us less likely/more likely to connect with others who have a different set of grief experiences?
How has COVID-19 Coloured Our Grief? (A ‘Topics Around Grief’ Workshop)
Online , AustraliaAn online discussion workshop in which we explore as a group how COVID-19 has coloured our existing grief for our children, siblings and grandchildren.
Parent Grief / Sibling Grief: Similarities and Differences
Online , AustraliaIn this "Topics Around Grief" discussion workshop, the facilitators will draw upon their own bereavement experiences to open group discussion on where parent and sibling grief are similar, where parental grief and sibling grief are unique from one another, and how parents and siblings can support one another.
THINKING ABOUT TERMINOLOGY Discussion Workshop
Online , AustraliaThinking about TERMINOLOGY
We invite you to join and contribute to this Topics Around Grief workshop. Here, we will identify and discuss the terminology commonly used to describe experiences of grief and bereavement. What do we think of the terms that we hear? Which terminology do we feel particularly captures and properly represents our experiences of grief? Are there some we feel would benefit from review? Are there some that are definitely not ok with you?
THINKING ABOUT TERMINOLOGY Discussion Workshop Copy
Online , AustraliaThinking about TERMINOLOGY
We invite you to join and contribute to this Topics Around Grief workshop. Here, we will identify and discuss the terminology commonly used to describe experiences of grief and bereavement. What do we think of the terms that we hear? Which terminology do we feel particularly captures and properly represents our experiences of grief? Are there some we feel would benefit from review? Are there some that are definitely not ok with you?
What Does Ideal Support Look Like? A DISCUSSION WORKSHOP
Online , AustraliaWe invite you to join and contribute to this Topics Around Grief workshop where we will identify valuable forms of grief support we have received from friends, family, professionals, and colleagues.
Coping with the Festive Season and Anniversaries
We invite you to join and contribute to this Topics Around Grief workshop where we will identify valuable forms of grief support we have received from friends, family, professionals, and colleagues.
Worldwide Candle Lighting Service 2020
Online Zoom eventJoin 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, candle lighting including the reading of names, slideshow of photos, sharing time, hugs, tears and laughter.
Getting Over it? (A ‘Topics Around Grief’ Discussion Workshop)
We invite your participation in a discussion which looks at how we manage in a culture that tends to classifies grief in finite terms (e.g. 3 days compassionate leave, expectations... Read more »
Express Yourself Through Art AT TCFV CENTRE
The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Victoria, AustraliaWe are thrilled to have Lauren Foster facilitate an exciting 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.
The Power of Words (An Online ‘Topics Around Grief’ Discussion Workshop)
“Words have the power to transform one’s day from happy to sad or vice versa…” Please join us in a relaxed and welcoming environment to reflect upon times when the words of others have (words, a sentence, a story, or an act) left us feeling hurt, even devastated … or, alternately, deeply grateful. Bereavement is a time when the power of words can seem especially strong. We will carefully explore what it was about the words, the sentence, the context in which it was said, etc. that had its power in helping or hindering. Perhaps it wasn't the words themselves, but the tone, that made the difference. Unlike the famous saying, our words and the words of others can hurt, but equally they can enliven and enrich.
Online Support Group for Regional Suicide-Bereaved (15 April Meeting)
Online , AustraliaThis welcoming and friendly online envrionment provides bi-monthly peer support to regionally-based suicide bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents. (Feb, April, June, August, October, December)
Express Yourself Through Art AT TCFV CENTRE
The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Victoria, AustraliaWe are thrilled to have Lauren Foster facilitate an exciting 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.
High Tea 2021
Bass Care 2 Rochester Road, Canterbury, VIC, AustraliaWe would like to invite all Grandmothers and Mothers to High Tea This is a hard time of year for all bereaved mothers and grandmothers, so come along and... Read more »
Bereavement Stress and Family Estrangement: Easing a Difficult Journey through Narrative Therapy
via Zoom , AustraliaThe impact of bereavement can create such stress that it can lead to estrangement from family members and friends. This session explores a therapeutic approach called Narrative Therapy, in particular its tools such as letter writing or "storying" an event. These tools can be especially healing when people have experienced estrangement, and this session will demonstrate why.e the difference.
Express Yourself Through Art AT TCFV CENTRE
The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Victoria, AustraliaWe are thrilled to have Lauren Foster facilitate an exciting 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.
ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP for Regional Victorians bereaved through suicide of a child, sibling or grandchild (17 June)
Online , AustraliaThis welcoming and friendly online envrionment provides bi-monthly peer support to regionally-based suicide bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents. (Feb, April, June, August, October, December)
Express Yourself Through Art AT TCFV CENTRE
The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Victoria, AustraliaWe are delighted to have Kerry McDougall facilitate a therapeutic activity - “Express yourself through Art” for all TCFV members.
Kerry is an experienced volunteer, counsellor, art therapist and published author. Kerry found creative self-expression after the loss of her daughter Leah and husband Peter.
Express Yourself Through Art AT TCFV CENTRE
The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Victoria, AustraliaWe are delighted to have Kerry McDougall facilitate a therapeutic activity - “Express yourself through Art” for all TCFV members.
Kerry is an experienced volunteer, counsellor, art therapist and published author. Kerry found creative self-expression after the loss of her daughter Leah and husband Peter.
ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP for Regional Victorians bereaved through suicide of a child, sibling or grandchild (19 Aug)
Online , AustraliaThis welcoming and friendly online envrionment provides bi-monthly peer support to regionally-based suicide bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents. (Feb, April, June, August, October, December)
Self-Care During COVID-19
Online - Zoom eventWe would like to invite you to take part in our welcoming and supportive online discussion. In this session, we will explore ideas around self-care during the lockdown, and how being home-based and/or working from home can sometimes help or deepen our grief, as well as exchange ideas on how we can support ourselves and each other during difficult times such as these.
Annual General Meeting 2021
via Zoom , AustraliaThe AGM is an opportunity to connect with other members and to be updated with what is happening within the organization. All members and their families are welcome!
ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP for Regional Victorians bereaved through suicide of a child, sibling or grandchild (28 Oct)
Online , AustraliaThis welcoming and friendly online envrionment provides bi-monthly peer support to regionally-based suicide bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents. (Feb, April, June, August, October, December)
Dia de los Muertos 2021 (Due to COVID restrictions this will be a Zoom event)
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.
Have a photo of your child, sibling or grandchild to show, maybe a plate of their favourite food or snack to talk about. We will share stories about your loved one that make you smile.
Watercolour Workshop – “Flowers” with Chris Hermans
The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Victoria, AustraliaWe are very lucky to have Chris Hermans to facilitate a watercolour workshop for us this year. Watercolour is unique in that it creates it’s own picture, with only a little bit of help from the ‘artist’ within us all. This workshop is entitled ’Flowers’. Please note: there are limited places for this workshop.
Long time Bereaved Morning Tea
The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Victoria, AustraliaWe would like to invite all our long time bereaved members to Morning Tea on Thursday 9th December.
Long time Bereaved Morning Tea
The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Victoria, AustraliaWe would like to invite all our long time bereaved members to Morning Tea on Wednesday 9th March.
ONLINE Express Yourself Through Art, with Lauren Foster
Express Yourself Through Art classes use the creative process of arts making to improve and enhance the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of individuals. Lauren Foster – a professional art therapist and bereaved mother of Rex – runs “Express Yourself Through Art” online for bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents who are members of TCFV.
High Tea 2022
Bass Care 2 Rochester Road, Canterbury, VIC, AustraliaWe would like to invite all Mothers and Grandmothers to a High Tea Luncheon This is a hard time of year for all bereaved mothers and grandmothers, so come... Read more »
Walking Group (May 6)
Please note: we have needed to cancel our May walk. Our next walk will be held June 3.
“Night of Hope” Gala Ball
Hawthorn Arts Centre 360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn, Victoria, AustraliaTicket bookings have closed. You can still support us for the online silent auction which is now LIVE at https://aus.givergy.com/nightofhope
Walking Group (3 June)
A monthly self-care event. Light exercise and a walk along safe tracks in Canterbury. An opportunity to mix with bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents. Please bring hat, sunscreen and a water bottle. We meet at 10:45am for an 11am start at TCFV Centre, 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury.
Dimensions of Grief: Exploring Spirituality
The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Victoria, AustraliaA platform for TCFV members to discuss Spirituality, and other Transpersonal themes and experiences, in an openly validating and supportive way. The forums focus on continuing bonds and connection, rather than specifically on loss.
Special Morning Tea in memory of Margaret Harmer OAM
The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Victoria, AustraliaWe would like to invite everyone for a Special Morning Tea in memory of Margaret Harmer OAM.
Volunteering Information Sessions at TCFV
The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Victoria, AustraliaHave you thought about volunteering at TCFV? We would like to invite you to come along to the Centre to find out about volunteering on Saturday 18 June, 2022.
Walking Through Grief (1 July)
A monthly self-care event. Light exercise and a walk along safe tracks in Canterbury. An opportunity to mix with bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents. Please bring hat, sunscreen and a water bottle. We meet at 10:45am for an 11am start at TCFV Centre, 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury.
Express Yourself Through Art at TCFV Centre
The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Victoria, AustraliaExpress Yourself Through Art classes use the creative process of arts making to improve and enhance the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of individuals. Natasha Ballingall – a professional art therapist and bereaved mother – runs “Express Yourself Through Art” online for bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents who are members of TCFV.
“Gathering” Major Raffle
The Foothills Conference Centre 48 Edinburgh Rd, Mooroolbark, VIC, AustraliaTickets are on SALE from 1/8/22 to 22/10/22 and will be drawn on SATURDAY 22/10/2022
at 8.00 pm at the “Gathering “at Foothills Convention Centre 48 Edinburgh Road Mooroolbark
Walking Through Grief (5 August)
A monthly self-care event. Light exercise and a walk along safe tracks in Canterbury. An opportunity to mix with bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents. Please bring hat, sunscreen and a water bottle. We meet at 10:45am for an 11am start at TCFV Centre, 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury.
Express Yourself Through Art at TCFV Centre
The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Victoria, AustraliaExpress Yourself Through Art classes use the creative process of arts making to improve and enhance the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of individuals. Natasha Ballingall – a professional art therapist and bereaved mother – runs “Express Yourself Through Art” online for bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents who are members of TCFV.