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The Compassionate Friends/USA

We are not a religion based organization.

The Compassionate Friends provides highly personal comfort, hope, and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or a daughter, a brother or a sister, or a grandchild, and helps others better assist the grieving family. The Compassionate Friends is the world's largest self-help bereavement organization, providing support to bereaved parents, siblings, grandparents, and close family me

mbers who are going through the natural grieving process following the death of a child of any age (from pre-birth to adult) from any cause. Part of our mission is also to provide ...(more) information to help others be supportive and we welcome those to this site who are quietly trying to learn how to be supportive.

06/11/2026

Recording Now Available for "Components of Living Intentionally after Profound Loss," presented by Andy McNiel. Profound loss changes us. Priorities shift, relationships adapt, perspectives adjust, and our focus realigns in the wake of the painful, life-altering experience of grief. Because of this, living with grief often requires us to rebuild our lives, set new priorities, and to discover new ways to carry our grief and live life at the same time. This webinar will explore how grief challenges our personal agency and strategies for finding ways to be intentional about rebuilding key aspects of our lives after profound loss.

06/04/2026

We would love for our TCF community to share their thoughts to our question, "How have your relationships been impacted after the death of your child, grandchild, or sibling?"

06/02/2026

Help make the 49th Annual TCF National Conference a Success!

The Compassionate Friends is seeking donations for our Silent Auction at the 49th Annual TCF National Conference, July 2-5, 2026, in Baltimore, Maryland.

The Silent Auction is one of the conference's most anticipated events, bringing attendees together while raising vital funds to support TCF's mission of providing hope, comfort, and understanding to families after the loss of a child.

For more details, visit https://www.compassionatefriends.org/tcf-national-conference/

06/01/2026

Join us for our next webinar on June 9th at 12:00 pm ET, "Components of living intentionally after profound loss," presented by Andy McNiel. Profound loss changes us. Priorities shift, relationships adapt, perspectives adjust, and our focus realigns in the wake of the painful, life-altering experience of grief. Because of this, living with grief often requires us to rebuild our lives, set new priorities, and to discover new ways to carry our grief and live life at the same time. This webinar will explore how grief challenges our personal agency and strategies for finding ways to be intentional about rebuilding key aspects of our lives after profound loss. For those unable to attend the live webinar, visit our website to view the recording.

05/27/2026

At our TCF chapters, you will find bereaved parents, grandparents, and siblings mourning children who have died from all causes at all ages. Some share similar grief experiences, while others have a different but equally painful loss.

We embrace any grieving family, regardless of the circumstances of your child’s death, offering a space for understanding and support.

No shame, no judgment—just compassion.

Visit our website to find a local chapter near you.

05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, TCF is thinking of our families who have lost a child, grandchild, or sibling in service to their country.

05/22/2026

Gather in community with those who understand the depths of your grief. The Compassionate Friends offers a space for bereaved parents, grandparents, and siblings to come as you are, without need for explanation. Visit our website to find a local chapter or online group.

05/19/2026

Tomorrow is the last day of Early Bird Registration! TCF's National Conference is an enriching and supportive event for many newer and long-time bereaved parents, grandparents, and siblings. Attendees come and find renewed hope and support, as well as strategies for coping with grief. Participants create friendships with other bereaved people who truly understand the heartbreaking loss of a child, sibling, or grandchild. Lifelong friendships are often formed and rekindled each year at TCF conferences. Register today at https://cvent.me/wlkG49.

05/18/2026

We would love for our TCF community to share their thoughts to our question, "How has grief impacted you physically?"

05/15/2026

The Compassionate Friends is accepting applications for workshops for the 2026 TCF Fall Virtual Retreat presented via Zoom. This 3-day Virtual Retreat will be offered over 3 consecutive Saturdays in October (October 10th, 17th, and 24th) from 11 am - 3:00 pm EST each day. Is there a topic that resonates with you and your experience that could help others in their grief?

We are looking for a variety of topics that speak to bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents. Participants may be very newly bereaved or more long-term seasoned grievers. The workshop that you present may just be the one that makes a difference in the lives of some of our attendees.

If you have ever thought about presenting a workshop at a TCF event, this may just be the perfect time to do so. Careful attention is given to each proposal submitted. We are truly grateful for the time and thought that you put into each proposal.

The deadline to complete your workshop proposal is May 18, 2026.

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http://www.compassionatefriends.org/

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