If ever there was a career-changing, life-changing event— it’s one with David Kessler

David Kessler is one of the world’s foremost experts on grief and loss. He is the author of seven books, including his latest bestselling book, Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief, as well as a new Finding Meaning companion workbook. He co-authored two books with Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, Life Lessons and On Grief and Grieving. He co-wrote You Can Heal Your Heart with Louise Hay and also wrote Visions, Trips and Crowded Rooms. His first book, The Needs of The Dying received praise from Saint (Mother) Teresa. His new online model of grief support, Tender Hearts, offers over twenty-five groups. Additionally, David leads one of the most respected Grief Educator Certification programs. He is the founder of Grief.com

UPCOMING IN-PERSON AND ONLINE EVENTS

Events are open to anyone dealing with grief. I often teach therapists and counselors on how to help their clients deal with loss, but I believe most of these tools can help those dealing with loss directly. All are welcome!

ONLINE GRIEF GROUPTender HeartsUSA, Canada,, UK and Australia and the rest of the worldinfo
Upcoming Grief Educator Certificate ProgramOnline - USA, Canada,, UK and Australia and the rest of the worldinfo
August 15-22, 2025International Childhood Trauma Conference 2025Melbourne, AustraliaMore Info
January 28–30, 2026.Annual Rancho Mirage Writers Festival Rancho Mirage More Info
March, 19-22 2026PSYCHOTHERAPY NETWORKER SYMPOSIUMWashington, DCMore Info
May, 30 2026American Society of Clinical Oncology - ASCOChicago, ILMore Info
June, 3 2026When a parent dies during childhoodOnlineMore Info
July, 2-5 2026Compassionate FriendsBaltimore, MDMore Info
July, 29-31 2026Lowcountry Mental Health ConferenceCharleston, SCMore Info
August, 27-30 2026Helping Parents HealPhoenixMore Info
September, 14-17 2026Oxford Masters ConferenceOxford, UKMore Info
November, 4/5 2026Oklahoma Hospice and
Palliative Care Association
Tulsa, OKMore Info
November 10-13, 2026Innovations in Psychotherapy 2026 | Trauma Conference
Anaheim, CAMore Info
February 19-20, 2027Transform Trauma - MexicoTulum, MexicoMore Info

“I have been privileged to hear David Kessler speak. Audiences are uplifted and inspired by his lectures.”

—Marianne Williamson

“David brings wisdom and compassion to tough subjects such as breakups, divorce and the death of a loved one.   If you get the chance to hear him speak on our newest work, You Can Heal Your Heart, you will find helpful information, comfort and healing in his words.”

—Louise Hay

“It is now, fortunately, my time to face death. David Kessler is my friend and student. He carries on my work, and his book will help.”

—Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, M.D.

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