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Finding Support Through Grief

AARP Virtual Classes for Anticipatory Grief, Healing, and Connection

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Published February 06, 2026

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Grief, whether expected or already experienced, can feel overwhelming and isolating. These free virtual classes are designed to help you understand grief, build practical coping tools, and connect with supportive communities. These webinars are based on books written by Dr. Alan D. Wolfelt, a leading death educator and grief counselor. His books have sold more than a million copies worldwide and have been translated into many languages. leading death educators and grief counselors. His books have sold more than a million copies worldwide and have been translated into many languages. He founded the Center for Loss in 1985 to provide education and support to both grievers and bereavement caregivers. These virtual classes are brought free of charge in partnership with AARP Austin.

All classes are held from 10:30 a.m. through 12 p.m. CST.

Expected Loss: Coping with Anticipatory Grief
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Explore why grief can begin before a loss occurs, the emotions that come with anticipatory grief, and supportive strategies to understand and navigate that emotional landscape.
👉 Register: https://events.aarp.org/TX-409-Grief

Creating Your Own Grief Plan
Thursday, April 16, 2026
This session helps you craft a personalized grief plan—a thoughtful set of intentions and practices to honor your emotions and support your day-to-day life as you navigate loss.
👉 Register: https://events.aarp.org/TX-416-Grief

If You're Lonely: Finding Your Way
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Loneliness can affect your health and well being, but there is a path forward. This webinar offers practical guidance for rediscovering connection, companionship, and hope.
👉 Register: https://events.aarp.org/TX-430-Lonely

Nature Heals: Reconciling Your Grief Through the Natural World
Thursday, May 7, 2026
This evidence based webinar reveals why time in nature helps reconcile grief and shares practical strategies for incorporating short, healing moments outdoors and indoors into everyday life.
👉 Register: https://events.aarp.org/TX-507-Nature

Finding Meaning After Loss
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Grief can leave you feeling stuck, but finding meaning in loss can help you move forward with more love than pain. This webinar explores why meaning making is key to healing and how growth and hope can emerge after loss.
👉 Register: https://events.aarp.org/TX-514-Meaning

Too Much Loss: Coping with Grief Overload
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Too much loss can leave you feeling overwhelmed and stuck. This webinar explores grief overload, and how active mourning can lead you back to healing.
👉 Register: https://events.aarp.org/TX-521-Loss

You’re Not Alone

Grief can show up long before or long after a loss, and talking about it with others—especially through structured support and trusted voices—can make the process feel less isolating. These classes offer connection, perspective, and tools to help you honor your experience.