BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Compassionate Friends Victoria - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Compassionate Friends Victoria REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20160402T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20161001T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20170401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20170930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20180331T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20181006T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171021T143000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171021T170000 DTSTAMP:20260524T192853 CREATED:20170911T214157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190202T011637Z UID:3263-1508596200-1508605200@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Sensing a Way through Grief: Creativity and Grief DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What are the various forms of creativity that come from grief? \nIn 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. \nThis 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”.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Register your place for this Topics Around Grief session by completing this form.[/vc_column_text]\n\n \n URLThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Phone*Number of people*Date\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/sensing-a-way-through-grief-creativity-and-grief/ LOCATION:via Zoom\, Australia CATEGORIES:General,TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/topics-around-grief.jpg GEO:-37.823849;145.081046 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170908T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170908T210000 DTSTAMP:20260524T192853 CREATED:20170717T032023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190202T011656Z UID:3145-1504890000-1504904400@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Spring Fling DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nDust off the Winter blues and come join us at the centre for Friday night drinks. \nSpring 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. \nShare in some food\, try your hand at Bocce\, learn some Spring cocktails and enjoy an evening out with friends. \nAll family and friends welcome. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]To ensure we have enough food\, please register your attendance by completing the form below:[/vc_column_text]\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Phone*Email*\n \n People Attending*Please let us know how many people you are registering to attend.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/spring-fling/ LOCATION:via Zoom\, Australia CATEGORIES:General,TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/spring-fling.jpg GEO:-37.823849;145.081046 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170819T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170819T170000 DTSTAMP:20260524T192853 CREATED:20170720T060246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190202T011717Z UID:3181-1503151200-1503162000@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Parent Grief - Sibling Grief: Similarities and Differences DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This discussion workshop – the fourth in the “Topics Around Grief” program will be facilitated by a bereaved parent\, JAN McNESS\, and a bereaved sibling\, ANDREW McNESS. \nJan and Andrew 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. \nThe workshop will be a great opportunity for all attending to share thoughts and experiences on the subject\, as well as extend our knowledge\, gain new insights\, and even find some comfort and opportunities for growth.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Register your place for the next Topics Around Grief by completing this form.[/vc_column_text]\n \n InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Phone*Number of people*Date\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/parent-grief-sibling-grief-similarities-and-differences/ LOCATION:via Zoom\, Australia CATEGORIES:General,TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/topics-around-grief.jpg GEO:-37.823849;145.081046 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170722T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170722T170000 DTSTAMP:20260524T192853 CREATED:20170717T025858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190202T010836Z UID:3133-1500732000-1500742800@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCES AFTER LOSS: A "Topics Around Grief" Discussion Workshop DESCRIPTION:In this facilitated group discussion workshop\, we will explore a range of issues surrounding spirituality and bereavement. \nIt’s a great opportunity to broaden our understandings and insight on the subject matter\, and find some comfort in our increased understandings\, too. \n\nThe issues to be discussed will include:\ndefining spirituality\nhow bereavement challenges or strengthens our spiritual beliefs\n“sense of presence” experiences\nthe broad range of spiritual beliefs that can comfort us in feeling closer to our children and siblings\n\nAfternoon tea will be provided. \nTo register\, please contact Andrew McNess at andrewm@compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au or 03 9888 4034. URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/spiritual-experiences-loss-topics-around-grief-discussion-workshop/ LOCATION:via Zoom\, Australia CATEGORIES:General,TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/topics-around-grief.jpg GEO:-37.823849;145.081046 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170318T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170318T170000 DTSTAMP:20260524T192853 CREATED:20170214T013400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190202T011248Z UID:2636-1489845600-1489856400@www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au SUMMARY:Topics Around Grief DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Have you ever wanted to discuss a particular aspect of grief?\nMaybe you want to work out what’s happening to you?\nMaybe you want to find out how others are dealing with that issue? \nCommencing in March 2017\, TOPICS AROUND GRIEF is a workshop series designed for all members of TCFV. \nEach workshop will focus on particular topics of interest relating to grief and bereavement. They are an avenue for members to learn and discuss through exploring these topics with our skilled and knowledgeable facilitators. \n\nThe workshops will be a combination of presentation\, discussion and reflection.\nEach session will also be offered in webinar format for our country members.\nA great opportunity to enhance our individual knowledge and collective wisdom\n\nWhen: the 3rd Saturday of each month (commencing March 2017).\nBegins: 2.00 for a 2.30pm sharp start (really important to arrive early for chatting and settling in)\nConcludes: 5.00pm\nAfternoon tea is provided \nFirst topic: THE ISOLATING EXPERIENCE OF GRIEF.\nWhy grief can isolate us\, where isolation can assist or hinder us\, and how we combat the sense of being alone.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Register your place for the next Topics Around Grief by completing this form.[/vc_column_text]\n \n URLThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Phone*Number of people*Date\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/event/topics-around-grief/ LOCATION:via Zoom\, Australia CATEGORIES:TCFV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/topics-around-grief.jpg GEO:-37.823849;145.081046 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR