News & Press
Dr. Wolfelt in the News: Nice News
Dr. Wolfelt was honored to be interviewed by Nice News. The article, “‘Your Presence Is Symbolic of Your Love’: How to Support Someone Who is Grieving” can be found here.
Understanding the Anger of Grief
Dr. Wolfelt’s article featured on the AfterTalk blog “Understanding the Anger of Grief” is available here.
The Art of Cherishing
Dr. Wolfelt’s article featured on the AfterTalk blog “The Art of Cherishing” is available here.
Dr. Wolfelt in the News: Good Housekeeping
Dr. Wolfelt was honored to be interviewed by Good Housekeeping. The article, “How to Find Joy in the Midst of Grief” can be found here.
Dr. Wolfelt in the News: Yahoo News
Dr. Wolfelt was honored to be interviewed about grief overload. The article, “Facing multiple losses can lead to ‘grief overload;’ Here’s why it’s important to understand, says experts. ” can be found here.
Understanding Traumatic Grief & Anger
Dr. Wolfelt’s article featured on the Dignity Memorial blog “Understanding Traumatic Grief & Anger” is available here.
Living and Grieving Together – Truly Living
Dr. Wolfelt’s article “Truly Living” was published in the August 2023 edition of the Director Magazine. It is part of a 6-part series.This part, part six, is available here. Part five is available here. Part four is available here. Part three is...
Grieving Together – Part 1: Crazy is Normal
Dr. Wolfelt’s article Grieving Together – Part 1: Crazy is Normal was featured in the June 2023 Australian Funeral Director Association Journal. Find it here.
Appreciate Your Transformation
Dr. Wolfelt’s article Appreciate Your Transformation featured on the Friends for Survival newsletter is available here.
Companioning is About Curiosity
Dr. Wolfelt’s article featured on the AfterTalk blog “Companioning is About Curiosity” is available here. Companioning is About Learning from Others
Dr. Wolfelt’s article featured on the AfterTalk blog “Companioning is About Learning from Others ” is available here. Companioning is About Respecting Disorder and Confusion
Dr. Wolfelt’s article featured on the AfterTalk blog “Companioning is About Respecting Disorder and Confusion ” is available here.
Wings Newsletter – Appreciate Your Transformation
Dr. Wolfelt’s article “Appreciate Your Transformation” was published in the May 2023 edition of the Wings Newsletter. Find it here.
Living and Grieving Together – Embracing Spirituality
Dr. Wolfelt’s article “Embracing Spirituality” was published in the July 2023 edition of the Director Magazine. It is part of a 6-part series.This part, part five, is available here. Part four is available here. Part three is available here. Part two...
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... 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. Companioning is About Discovering the Gifts of Sacred Silence
Dr. Wolfelt’s article featured on the AfterTalk blog “Companioning is About Discovering the Gifts of Sacred Silence ” is available here. Companioning is About Walking Alongside
Dr. Wolfelt’s article featured on the AfterTalk blog “Companioning is About Walking Alongside ” is available here.
Living and Grieving Together – Acknowledging the Illusion of Control
Dr. Wolfelt’s article “Acknowledging the Illusion of Control” was published in the May 2023 edition of the Director Magazine. It is part of a 6-part series.This part, part three, is available here. Part two is available here. Part one is available... Companioning is About Bearing Witness
Dr. Wolfelt’s article featured on the AfterTalk blog “Companioning is About Bearing Witness ” is available here.
Ask the Expert – A Healthy Path to Long-Term Healing
An interview with Dr. Wolfelt was published in the April 2023 edition of the American Funeral Director. It can be found here.
Living and Grieving Together – Easing Fear in Early Grief
Dr. Wolfelt’s article “Easing Fear in Early Grief” was published in the April 2023 edition of the Director Magazine. It is part of a 6-part series.This part, part two, is available here. Part one is available here. Companioning is About Listening With the Heart
Dr. Wolfelt’s article featured on the AfterTalk blog “Companioning is About Listening with the Heart ” is available here. Companioning is About Honoring the Spirit
Dr. Wolfelt’s article featured on the AfterTalk blog “Companioning is About Honoring the Spirit ” is available here.
Living and Grieving Together – Crazy is Normal
Dr. Wolfelt’s article “Crazy is Normal” was published in the March 2023 edition of the Director Magazine. It is part of a 6-part series.This part, part one, is available here.
Funeral Directors Life Now Offering Wolfelt Experience™ Training Nationwide
ABILENE, TX – Funeral Directors Life (FDL), in partnership with Dr. Alan Wolfelt, has offered the successful Virtual Wolfelt Experience™ Training to funeral professionals for years. This training, which has been called “life-changing,” “career-changing,”... Companioning as a Reflection of Love
Dr. Wolfelt’s article featured on the AfterTalk blog “Companioning as a Reflection of Love” is available here.
Healing Your Holiday Grief
Dr. Wolfelt’s article featured in the Winter 2022 TAPS Magazine “Healing your Holiday Grief” is available here.
Understanding Your Grief: 4 Part Article Series
Dr. Wolfelt’s article featured in the October 2022 Director “Understanding Your Grief: Part 1” is available here. Part 2 is available here. Part 3 is available here. Part 4 is available here.
Dr. Wolfelt in the News: InStyle
Dr. Wolfelt was honored to be interviewed about linking objects in InStyle. The article, “How ‘Transitional Objects’ Can Help Us Process Grief” can be found here.
Violence Anger: Understanding it, mourning it, and using it to effect change
Dr. Wolfelt’s article featured in the September 2022 Director “Violence Anger: Understanding it, mourning it, and using it to effect change” is available here.
They Are All Too Aware: Suggestions for talking to and supporting children
Dr. Wolfelt’s article featured in the August 2022 Director “They Are All Too Aware: Suggestions for talking to and supporting children after a school shooting or other traumatic loss” is available here.
Understanding and Mourning Your Anger Over Gun Violence
Understanding and Mourning Your Anger Over Gun Violence by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Since 35 people were killed in mass shootings in Buffalo, Uvalde, and Tulsa in the past few weeks, I’ve been fielding calls, emails, and texts from journalists, colleagues,...
Dr. Alan Wolfelt Opens Center for Naturally Complicated Grief
Fort Collins, CO… The Center for Loss & Life Transition has created a new subdivision to focus on training clinicians in “companioning” people in grief as it relates to the natural complications that often result from the death of someone. These training efforts...
Tips for Talking to and Supporting Children after a School Shooting or Other Traumatic Loss: Dos and Don’ts
Tips for Talking to and Supporting Children after a School Shooting or Other Traumatic Loss: Dos and Don’ts by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Sadly, school shootings such as the one in Uvalde, Texas, are not a rarity here in the United States. Neither are mass...
Coping with Your Grief Over the Uvalde Tragedy
Coping with Your Grief Over the Uvalde Tragedy by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Uvalde, Texas, is grieving. America is grieving. A single man has committed a crime of unimaginable violence, taking the lives of at least 21 people—19 of them children—and now an entire...
In the Aftermath: How One Funeral Home Business Fared During the Pandemic
Dr. Wolfelt’s article featured in the June 2022 Director “In the Aftermath: How One Funeral Home Business Fared During the Pandemic is available here.Dr. Wolfelt in the News: The London Free Press
Dr. Wolfelt was honored to be interviewed about this critically important topic in the London Free Press. The article, “With restrictions easing, families begin to turn grief into mourning” can be found here.
Moving Forward: Post-pandemic ideas for thriving in funeral service
Dr. Wolfelt’s article featured in the April 2022 Director “Moving Forward: Post-pandemic ideas for thriving in funeral service” is available here.Center for Loss Trainings and COVID-19 – Fort Collins
As we move forward with our training we will continue to keep participants updated about safety procedures and policy. We are also working closely with the Hilton Fort Collins to ensure the best possible experience for participants while adhering to local guidelines....Dr. Wolfelt in the News: The Denver Post
Dr. Wolfelt was honored to be interviewed about this critically important topic in the Atlantic. The article, “The Dinner Party Helping Your Colorado Adults Grieve,” can be found here.
Coping with Grief During the Holiday Season – COPS
Dr. Wolfelt has been a supporter on Concerns of Police Survivors for many years. They recently published his article on holiday grief in their Fall/Winter Magazine and let the families they serve know how to access his book on this important topic. Find the article...Dr. Wolfelt in the News: The Atlantic
Dr. Wolfelt was honored to be interviewed about this critically important topic in the Atlantic. The article, “The American Workplace Isn’t Prepared for This Much Grief,” can be found here.
And Now What?.. Now We Learn from the Geese
Dr. Wolfelt’s article, “Now What? Now We Learn from the Geese” is available here.
The Director: Now What? Now We Learn from the Geese
Dr. Wolfelt’s article, “Now What? Now We Learn from the Geese” ran in the July 2021 issue of The Director magazine. Find the full article here.June 2021 Newsletter
The Center for Loss released its quarterly newsletter on June 14, 2021. Find it here.
The Director: A Healing Balm
Dr. Wolfelt’s article, “A Healing Balm: Caring for Yourself By Engaging with the Natural World” ran in the May 2021 issue of The Director magazine. Find the full article here.
The Director: Finding Your Way Through
Dr. Wolfelt’s article, “Finding Your Way” ran in the March 2021 issue of The Director magazine. Find the full article here.
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