North Shore-Boston Chapter
The Compassionate Friends
North Shore - Boston Chapter
Grief Support after the Death of a Child
This website is dedicated to the memory of all of our children.
Meetings and Events
We usually begin each meeting by introducing ourselves and our children who have died. We try to give everyone an opportunity to share personal experiences and feelings related to the death of their child, but no one is required to speak. Sometimes it is helpful just to listen.
Our meetings offer a safe place for us to talk about our children and our feelings with others who truly understand. In order to ensure the comfort and trust of our members, we adhere to the following ground rules:
Feel free to come a little early or to stay for a while after the sharing session to browse through our lending library. Refreshments and opportunities to converse with individual members are also available after the meetings. No two meetings are the same. It is best to try to attend a few meetings before deciding whether or not The Compassionate Friends will help.
For more information about TCF meetings from the TCF National Web Site please click here:
Frequently Asked Questions
DATE
MEETINGS and EVENTS
Monday, 1/4/21
7:30 PM
Online Video Meeting - Please contact tcfnoshoreconnect@gmail.com if you would like to participate
Topic: Open Sharing Session
Facilitators: TBD
Wednesday, 1/20/21
7:30 PM
Online Video Meeting - Please contact tcfnoshoreconnect@gmail.com if you would like to participate
Topic: Open Sharing Session
Facilitators: TBD
-and-
Sibling Group Online Video Meeting - Please contact Aimeeb15@gmail.com if you would like to participate
Topic: Open Sharing Session
Wednesday, 1/27/21
7:00 - 8:30 PM
In-Person Meeting (meeting will be limited to 15 participants)
Please contact tcfnoshoreconnect@gmail.com if you would like to attend
Topic: Finding Hope After Loss
Facilitators: Tim & Dave
Monday, 2/1/21
7:30 PM
Online Video Meeting - Please contact tcfnoshoreconnect@gmail.com if you would like to participate
Topic: Open Sharing Session
Facilitators: TBD
Wednesday, 2/17/21
7:30 PM
Online Video Meeting - Please contact tcfnoshoreconnect@gmail.com if you would like to participate
Topic: Open Sharing Session
Facilitators: TBD
-and-
Sibling Group Online Video Meeting - Please contact Aimeeb15@gmail.com if you would like to participate
Topic: Where Are You Currently In Your Grief?
Wednesday, 2/24/21
7:00 - 8:30 PM
In-Person Meeting (meeting will be limited to 15 participants)
Please contact tcfnoshoreconnect@gmail.com if you would like to attend
Topic: How We Have Changed / How Our Relationships Have Changed
Facilitators: Tim & Dave
Monday, 3/1/21
7:30 PM
Online Video Meeting - Please contact tcfnoshoreconnect@gmail.com if you would like to participate
Topic: Open Sharing Session
Facilitators: TBD
Wednesday, 3/17/21
7:30 PM
Online Video Meeting - Please contact tcfnoshoreconnect@gmail.com if you would like to participate
Topic: Open Sharing Session
Facilitators: TBD
-and-
Sibling Group Online Video Meeting - Please contact Aimeeb15@gmail.com if you would like to participate
Topic: Dealing With Grief Triggers
Wednesday, 3/24/21
7:00 - 8:30 PM
In-Person Meeting (meeting will be limited to 15 participants)
Please contact tcfnoshoreconnect@gmail.com if you would like to attend
Topic: The New "Normal"
Facilitators: Kelley & Dave
Monday, 4/5/21
7:30 PM
Online Video Meeting - Please contact tcfnoshoreconnect@gmail.com if you would like to participate
Topic: Open Sharing Session
Facilitators: TBD
Wednesday, 4/21/21
7:30 PM
Online Video Meeting - Please contact tcfnoshoreconnect@gmail.com if you would like to participate
Topic: Open Sharing Session
Facilitators: TBD
-and-
Sibling Group Online Video Meeting - Please contact Aimeeb15@gmail.com if you would like to participate
Topic: Secondary Losses
Wednesday, 4/28/21
7:00 - 8:30 PM
In-Person Meeting (meeting will be limited to 15 participants)
Please contact tcfnoshoreconnect@gmail.com if you would like to attend
Topic: Staying Connected To Our Children
Facilitators: Tim & Dave
Monday, 5/3/21
7:30 PM
Online Video Meeting - Please contact tcfnoshoreconnect@gmail.com if you would like to participate
Topic: Open Sharing Session
Facilitators: TBD
Wednesday, 5/19/21
7:30 PM
Online Video Meeting - Please contact tcfnoshoreconnect@gmail.com if you would like to participate
Topic: Open Sharing Session
Facilitators: TBD
-and-
Sibling Group Online Video Meeting - Please contact Aimeeb15@gmail.com if you would like to participate
Topic: When People Ask, "How's Your Mother?"
Wednesday, 5/26/21
7:00 - 8:30 PM
In-Person Meeting (meeting will be limited to 15 participants)
Please contact tcfnoshoreconnect@gmail.com if you would like to attend
Topic: Facing Missed Milestones
Facilitators: Tim & Dave
TBD
SPRING EVENT
Monday, 6/7/21
7:30 PM
Online Video Meeting - Please contact tcfnoshoreconnect@gmail.com if you would like to participate
Topic: Open Sharing Session
Facilitators: TBD
Wednesday, 6/16/21
7:30 PM
Online Video Meeting - Please contact tcfnoshoreconnect@gmail.com if you would like to participate
Topic: Open Sharing Session
Facilitators: TBD
-and-
Sibling Group Online Video Meeting - Please contact Aimeeb15@gmail.com if you would like to participate
Topic: Dealing With the "What If's?"
Wednesday, 6/23/21
7:00 - 8:30 PM
In-Person Meeting (meeting will be limited to 15 participants)
Please contact tcfnoshoreconnect@gmail.com if you would like to attend
Topic: From Shock to Grief to Reinvestment in Life
Facilitators: Kelley & Dave
Monday, 7/5/21
7:30 PM
Online Video Meeting - Please contact tcfnoshoreconnect@gmail.com if you would like to participate
Topic: Open Sharing Session
Facilitators: TBD
Wednesday, 7/21/21
7:30 PM
Online Video Meeting - Please contact tcfnoshoreconnect@gmail.com if you would like to participate
Topic: Open Sharing Session
Facilitators: TBD
-and-
Sibling Group Online Video Meeting - Please contact Aimeeb15@gmail.com if you would like to participate
Topic: Adjusting to the New Normal Without Your Sibling
Wednesday, 7/28/21
7:00 - 8:30 PM
In-Person Meeting (meeting will be limited to 15 participants)
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Topic: The Emotional Roller Coaster
Facilitators: Tim & Dave
Monday, 8/2/21
7:30 PM
Online Video Meeting - Please contact tcfnoshoreconnect@gmail.com if you would like to participate
Topic: Open Sharing Session
Facilitators: TBD
Wednesday, 8/18/21
7:30 PM
Online Video Meeting - Please contact tcfnoshoreconnect@gmail.com if you would like to participate
Topic: Open Sharing Session
Facilitators: TBD
-and-
Sibling Group Online Video Meeting - Please contact Aimeeb15@gmail.com if you would like to participate
Topic: Open Sharing Session
Wednesday, 8/25/21
7:00 - 8:30 PM
In-Person Meeting (meeting will be limited to 15 participants)
Please contact tcfnoshoreconnect@gmail.com if you would like to attend
Topic: Family Dynamics
Facilitators: Dave & Tim
Tuesday, 9/7/21
7:30 PM
Online Video Meeting - Please contact tcfnoshoreconnect@gmail.com if you would like to participate
Topic: Open Sharing Session
Facilitators: TBD
Wednesday, 9/15/21
7:30 PM
Online Video Meeting - Please contact tcfnoshoreconnect@gmail.com if you would like to participate
Topic: Open Sharing Session
Facilitators: TBD
-and-
Sibling Group Online Video Meeting - Please contact Aimeeb15@gmail.com if you would like to participate
Topic: Open Sharing Session
TBD
WALK TO REMEMBER
Wednesday, 9/22/21
7:00 - 8:30 PM
In-Person Meeting (meeting will be limited to 15 participants)
Please contact tcfnoshoreconnect@gmail.com if you would like to attend
Topic: How Will I Be Feeling in the Years to Come?
Facilitators: Tim & Dave
Monday, 10/4/21
7:30 PM
Online Video Meeting - Please contact tcfnoshoreconnect@gmail.com if you would like to participate
Topic: Open Sharing Session
Facilitators: TBD
Wednesday, 10/20/21
7:30 PM
Online Video Meeting - Please contact tcfnoshoreconnect@gmail.com if you would like to participate
Topic: Open Sharing Session
Facilitators: TBD
-and-
Sibling Group Online Video Meeting - Please contact Aimeeb15@gmail.com if you would like to participate
Topic: Open Sharing Session
Wednesday, 10/27/21
7:00 - 8:30 PM
In-Person Meeting (meeting will be limited to 15 participants)
Please contact tcfnoshoreconnect@gmail.com if you would like to attend
Topic: Anger / Guilt / Regrets / Forgiveness
Facilitators: Kelley & Carmen
Monday, 11/1/21
7:30 PM
Online Video Meeting - Please contact tcfnoshoreconnect@gmail.com if you would like to participate
Topic: Open Sharing Session
Facilitators: TBD
Wednesday, 11/17/21
7:30 PM
Sibling Group Online Video Meeting - Please contact Aimeeb15@gmail.com if you would like to participate
Topic: Remaking Holiday Traditions
Wednesday, 11/17/21
7:00 - 8:30 PM
In-Person Meeting (meeting will be limited to 15 participants)
Please contact tcfnoshoreconnect@gmail.com if you would like to attend
Topic: Facing Difficult Dates
Facilitators: Tim & Dave
Wednesday, 11/24/21
7:30 PM
Online Video Meeting - Please contact tcfnoshoreconnect@gmail.com if you would like to participate
Topic: Open Sharing Session
Facilitators: TBD
Monday, 12/6/21
7:30 PM
Online Video Meeting - Please contact tcfnoshoreconnect@gmail.com if you would like to participate
Topic: Open Sharing Session
Facilitators: TBD
Sunday, 12/12/21
6:30 PM
CANDLELIGHT REMEMBRANCE SERVICE
Wednesday, 12/15/21
7:30 PM
Sibling Group Online Video Meeting - Please contact Aimeeb15@gmail.com if you would like to participate
Topic: Honoring Our Loved Ones Throughout the Holidays
Wednesday, 12/15/21
7:00 - 8:30 PM
In-Person Meeting (meeting will be limited to 15 participants)
Please contact tcfnoshoreconnect@gmail.com if you would like to attend
Topic: Facing the New Year
Facilitators: Tim & Dave
Wednesday, 12/22/21
7:30 PM
Online Video Meeting - Please contact tcfnoshoreconnect@gmail.com if you would like to participate
Topic: Open Sharing Session
Facilitators: TBD