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
Complicated Grief: An Introduction
Dr. Wolfelt's article was published in Canadian Funeral News. "Complicated Grief: An Introduction" is available here.
The Grief-Informed Funeral Director
Dr. Wolfelt's article "The Grief-Informed Funeral Directorl" was published in the October 2023 edition of the Director. It is available here.
You’re Not Crazy – It’s Important for You to Feel Safe and Comforted
Dr. Wolfelt's article "You're Not Crazy - It's Important for You to Feel Safe and Comforted" was published in the Fall 2023 edition of the TAPS magazine. It is available 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
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First Aid for Broken Hearts
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Grief One Day at a Time: 365 Meditations to Help You Heal After Loss
$14.95 -
Understanding Your Grief – Second Edition
$14.95