TCFV
Jog for Joey 24 Hour Run
Vermont Eagles Football Club , AustraliaCome down to Vermont Eagles Football Club and experience a range of free activities including Reiki, Yoga, Art Classes as well as a movie marathon, enjoy some food and drinks and support Sean Bell as he runs for 24 hours to raise awareness for the pain bereaved families face every day.
Escapism: How does it help? How does it hinder?
via Zoom , AustraliaWhen our grief is so unbearable and overwhelming, we can search desperately for “diversions” that can provide some relief, however momentary, from our pain. When does escapism serve us well? When can it complicate our grief? Please register to join this insightful discussion.
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.
Coping with the Festive Season & Anniversaries
via Zoom , AustraliaIn this discussion workshop, we will reflect upon the strategies we have found have helped us get through these difficult dates and seasons. Where do we find meaning and solace during these times?
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via Zoom , AustraliaIn this discussion workshop, we will reflect upon the strategies we have found have helped us get through these difficult dates and seasons. Where do we find meaning and solace during these times?
Worldwide Candle Lighting Service 2019
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.
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.