Alive Institute
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Insights from the 2025 Tennessee Conference on Grief
Earlier this month, the Tennessee Conference on Grief 2025 brought together more than 200 grief professionals, social workers, counselors, and community members. It was a day dedicated to learning, collaboration, and connection. Read More
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Flipping the Script on Childhood Grief
This November, Alive’s Grief Center is joining the national Flip the Script Campaign to raise awareness during Children’s Grief Awareness Month. With 1 in 11 children in the U.S., and 1 in 8 in Tennessee, expected to experience the death of a parent or sibling by age 18, the need for compassionate support is urgent. Learn how this campaign, led by the National Alliance for Children’s Grief, is working to change the way we understand and respond to childhood bereavement—and how you can be part of the movement to ensure no child grieves alone. Read More
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TN Conference on Grief 2025
Grief deserves space, understanding, and community. Join us for the 3rd annual Tennessee Conference on Grief—a powerful day of learning, connection, and healing with like-minded professionals who care deeply about grief support. Read More
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Exploring Culture and Mourning
Grief is a universal experience, yet the ways we cope with loss vary greatly across cultures and faiths. On Wednesday, December 11, join us at the Islamic Center of Nashville for an enriching and free community event, Culture and Mourning, where we will explore the deep and meaningful traditions of Islam surrounding end-of-life and grief. Read More
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Exploring “The Heart of Hospice”
We're thrilled to announce the return of Alive's Lunch & Learn series, where we invite you to join us quarterly for insightful conversations about end-of-life topics and a deep dive into the compassionate services offered by Alive. Read More
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Earn Six CEs in Children’s Grief and Lunch!
Join us for a one-day conference on November 9 for local clinicians, teachers, and community members. Read More
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Make a Will Month: Free Resources
August is Make a Will Month. Check out our free online tools and resources. Read More
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FREE Event: Advance Care Meet-up and Planning, April 27
Join us on April 27 for this casual, drop-in event to dispel fears and help the community with end-of-life care and planning. Read More
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Alive Senior Director of Mission Based Services Featured on Tennessee Voices Podcast
Alissa Drescher, Alive's Senior Director of Mission Based Services, recently spoke with The Tennessean on healing traditions. Read More
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Our Mission, Human to Human
Take a look at the hearts behind our mission to enrich the lives of those we serve. Read More