High Tea 2021

Bass Care 2 Rochester Road, Canterbury, VIC, Australia

We 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 enjoy lunch with others who have experienced the same loss, but who would love to have a chat. It is a special afternoon filled with... Read more »

$20

Bereavement Stress and Family Estrangement: Easing a Difficult Journey through Narrative Therapy

via Zoom , Australia

The 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.

Free

Express Yourself Through Art AT TCFV CENTRE

The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Victoria, Australia

We 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.

Express Yourself Through Art AT TCFV CENTRE

The Compassionate Friends Victoria Centre 229 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Victoria, Australia

We 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, Australia

We 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.

Self-Care During COVID-19

Online - Zoom event

We 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.

Free

Annual General Meeting 2021

via Zoom , Australia

The 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!