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THE COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITIES CENTER OF EXPERTISE (COCO) WANTS TO CREATE A MORE COMPASSIONATE SOCIETY IN WHICH COMMUNITIES HAVE THE CAPACITY AND KNOW-HOW TO PROVIDE CARE FOR THEIR MEMBERS DURING TIMES OF SERIOUS (mental or physical) ILLNESS, DEATH, DYING AND LOSS AND TO TAKE ON THE SOCIAL CHALLENGES ASSOCIATED WITH IT.
Recent News
Solace@work at FERM: inauguration of a place of solace at work
Much is moving in society around bereavement and mourning. So on 20 October, Ferm opened a place of solace in the garden of its headquarters in Wijgmaal. With COCO, we were also present, to help endorse why we think the focus on serious illness, dying and loss in our society is so important.Inspirational guide for places of solace
Inspirational guide for places of solace (BE) (Link in dutch) In collaboration with the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Ferm organized a study to gain more insight into what is going on around places of solace, what activities are organized and what is needed.
Upcoming events
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2nd International Death Literacies Symposium in Brussels
We are excited to invite you to the 2nd international Death Literacies symposium held in Brussels, Belgium!
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Online Seminars on Grief Literacy - Seminar 7: Measuring and Quantifying Grief Literacy: Towards a Grief Literacy Index, Ng Yong Hao, Hong Kong
The purpose of this series of online seminars is to bring the concept of Grief Literacy to life by highlighting its various aspects and broad impact.
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Online Seminars on Grief Literacy - Seminar 6: Grief Literacy-Approaches to engaging the broader community, Kathie Supiano, Salt Lake City, VS
The purpose of this series of online seminars is to bring the concept of Grief Literacy to life by highlighting its various aspects and broad impact.