Bakersfield Grief Symposium 2026
Wed, Feb 11 through 02/12/2026
TOPIC: Understanding Your Grief: Touchstones for
Hope and Healing.
LOCATION: Hoffmann Hospice: 4325 Buena Vista Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93311
Open to the public.
Free of charge. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
FEBRUARY 12, 2026, 8 am-12 pm
TOPIC: The Art of “Companioning” the Mourner:
Caring Versus Curing.
LOCATION: Hodels: 5917 Knudsen Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Open to Faith and Spiritual Leaders,
Mental Health Professionals, Social Services, Educators,
Counselors, Funeral Directors.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Special Guest: DR. ALAN WOLFELT
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 serves as Director of the Center for Loss & Life Transition and is on the faculty of the University of Colorado Medical School’s Department of Family Medicine. 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 training for caregivers, and has written many bestselling books and other resources on grief for both caregivers and grieving people.
Where:
Locations vary: See event details.
Phone:
661-410-1010
