Welcome to the Center for Loss & Life Transition
Led by grief counselor and educator 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, is a respected grief counselor, educator, and author. He founded the Center for Loss more than 25 years ago to offer education and support both to grievers and bereavement caregivers. 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
Important Training Schedule Announcement
After much consideration, Dr. Wolfelt has decided that he will be concluding his offerings of his 4-day trainings at the end of 2018. We encourage you to schedule as soon as possible should you want to get your Death and Grief Studies Certification completed prior to...
read moreCenter for Loss 2017 Training Schedule Announced!
The Center for Loss and Life Transition provides quality bereavement care training for caregivers. Dr. Wolfelt’s seminars have evolved out of a demand for concise yet comprehensive information in the growing area of death education and counseling. If you want to learn...
read moreNew Book Helps Funeral Directors Create Exceptional Funerals
Companion Press announces the publication of a new book entitled A Tale of Two Funerals: The Throw Rug and the Tapestry, by renowned grief educator Dr. Alan Wolfelt. Written specifically for funeral directors, funeral service leaders, and funeral home staff members,...
read moreFeatured Books
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A Tale of Two Funerals: The Throw Rug and the Tapestry
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Companioning the Bereaved: A Soulful Guide for Caregivers
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Healing the Empty Nester’s Grieving Heart: 100 Practical Ideas for Parents After the Kids Move Out, Go Off to College, or Start Taking Flight
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Loving from the Outside In, Mourning from the Inside Out
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Understanding Your Grief: Ten Essential Touchstones for Finding Hope and Healing Your Heart
$14.95