Finding Support Through Grief

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. 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 in partnership with AARP.

 

Expected Loss: Coping with Anticipatory Grief
Next Class: July 9, October 1, 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.
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Creating Your Own Grief Plan
Next Class: July 16, October 8, 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.
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If You're Lonely: Finding Your Way
Next Class: August 13, October 22, 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.
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Nature Heals: Reconciling Your Grief Through the Natural World
Next Class: September 10, October 29
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.
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Finding Meaning After Loss
Next Class: September 17, November 5
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.
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Too Much Loss: Coping with Grief Overload
Next Class: July 23, September 24, November 12
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.
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What to Say and What Not to Say to Someone Grieving
Thursday, June 4, 2026 (next class 8/6)
Words matter. Learn practical communication tips for supporting someone who’s grieving and avoid common phrases that might unintentionally hurt.
👉 Register:  https://events.aarp.org/TX-604-Grief

 

The Guilt of Grief: How to Understand, Embrace, and Restoratively Express Guilt and Regret After a Loss
Thursday, June 11, 2026 (next class 9/3)
This workshop explores common feelings of guilt or regret after loss, offering compassionate ways to understand and express these emotions in healing ways.
👉 Register:  https://events.aarp.org/TX-611-Guilt

 

Why Men Grieve Differently and How to Support Them
Thursday, June 18, 2026 (next class 8/20, 11/19)
Explore how grief is experienced and expressed differently, and how these differences can impact communication and relationships. This webinar offers practical tools to foster understanding, reduce misinterpretation, and support those navigating loss with empathy and compassion.
👉 Register:  https://events.aarp.org/event/TX-618-Grief

 

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.