TCFV
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.