Welcome to the Center for Loss & Life Transition
Led by death educator and grief counselor Dr. Alan Wolfelt, we are an organization dedicated to helping people who are grieving and those who care for them. Perhaps someone you love has died, or you want to help a grieving friend or family member. Or maybe you are a professional or volunteer grief caregiver. Either way, we are here to offer resources and understanding. We invite you to explore our website and call us at (970) 226-6050 if you have any questions. Thank you for visiting. We hope to meet you in person one day.

About Dr. Wolfelt
Our director, Dr. Alan Wolfelt, has been recognized as one of North America’s 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 1984 to offer education and support both to grievers and bereavement caregivers. Well respected for his inspiring teaching ability, Dr. Wolfelt is a past recipient of the Association for Death Education Death Educator Award. He is known around the world for his compassionate messages of hope and healing as well as his companioning philosophy of grief care. Dr. Wolfelt speaks on grief-related topics, offers trainings for caregivers, and has written many bestselling books and other resources on grief for both caregivers and grieving people.
Trainings
Learn more about our four-day educational seminars for bereavement caregivers, taught by Dr. Wolfelt
Bookstore
Explore Dr. Wolfelt’s books and other materials on grief and loss.
Grief Basics
Learn about the fundamentals of grief and mourning.
Recent News
Living and Grieving Together – Sharing Their Stories
Dr. Wolfelt's article "Sharing Their Stories" was published in the June 2023 edition of the Director Magazine. It is part of a 6-part series.This part, part four, is available here. Part three is available here. Part two is available here. Part one is available...
Companioning is About Being Still
Dr. Wolfelt's article featured on the AfterTalk blog "Companioning is About Being Still " is available here.
Dr. Wolfelt in the News: Yahoo News
Dr. Wolfelt was honored to be interviewed about children attending funerals. The article, "Should you bring your kid to a funeral? Experts way in. " can be found here.
Featured Books
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Cherishing: The Art of Fully Living While Still Honoring Those Who’ve Died
$9.95 -
Companioning the Bereaved: A Soulful Guide for Caregivers
$29.95 -
First Aid for Broken Hearts
$9.95 -
Grief One Day at a Time: 365 Meditations to Help You Heal After Loss
$14.95 -
Understanding Your Grief – Second Edition
$14.95