https://www.bchpca.org/National-Hospice-Palliative-Care-Week BC Hospice Palliative Care Association upcoming events BC Hospice Palliative Care Association Wild Apricot - membership management software and more en Sat, 30 May 2026 08:50:28 GMT Sat, 30 May 2026 08:50:28 GMT Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT <img src="https://bchpca.org/resources/Pictures/Screenshot%202026-05-21%20080631.png" alt="" title="" border="0"> <p><strong>Free Online Event · Wednesday, June 3 · 10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET</strong></p> <p>When a parent dies during childhood, the grief doesn’t end when childhood does.</p> <p>Join renowned author and grief educator Hope Edelman in conversation with grief expert David Kessler for a powerful and compassionate discussion on the lifelong impact of early parent loss.</p> <p>This free online event will introduce the <strong>Six Pillars of Early Parent Loss,</strong>&nbsp;a framework for understanding why grief from losing a parent in childhood often resurfaces across different stages of life, relationships, milestones, and transitions.</p> <p>Many grief models focus on acute loss, but early parent loss often unfolds differently. This conversation offers insight, language, and understanding for professionals supporting others through grief, as well as individuals navigating their own experiences of loss.</p> <h3>Event Details</h3> <p><strong>Date:</strong> Wednesday, June 3<br> <strong>Time:</strong> 10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET<br> <strong>Format:</strong> Live Online (60 minutes)<br> <strong>Cost:</strong> Free<br> <strong>Replay:</strong> A recording will be sent to all registered participants</p> <ul data-spread="false"></ul> <h3>Featured Speakers</h3> <p><strong>Hope Edelman</strong><br> Hope Edelman is the bestselling author of <em>Motherless Daughters</em>, a groundbreaking book that has supported readers worldwide for more than thirty years. A trained life coach and narrative therapist, her work focuses on the lasting impact of early parent loss and grief support.</p> <p><strong>David Kessler</strong><br> David Kessler is one of the world’s leading voices on grief and loss. He is the author of <em>Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief</em> and founder of grief.com. For decades, he has helped individuals and communities navigate grief with compassion and understanding.</p> <h3>Registration</h3> <p>Participation is free, but registration is required. Click on the button below to register:<br></p> <p><a href="https://www.davidkesslertraining.com/early-parent-loss-event" target="_blank" class="stylizedButton buttonStyle001">Register Here</a></p> <p>A replay will be available to everyone who registers.</p> <p><strong>Save your seat and join the conversation on Wednesday, June 3.</strong></p> <p data-start="309" data-end="515"><br></p> https://bchpca.org/event-6703955 https://bchpca.org/event-6703955