Session 1 - Understanding Grief: An Introduction (For employees)
- What is grief and the connection to other losses? (divorce, children leaving home, chronic illness)
- Is all grief the same? Explaining the different types of grief
- How does grief impact our physical health and mental health
- When does grief become a mental illness?
- Signs of deterioration and when to seek?
- Simple strategies for grief recovery
- How to talk about grief with a colleague
Session 2 - What is grief and its connection to other losses? (For leaders and line managers)
- Is all grief the same? We explain the different types of grief and connection to other losses
- How does grief impact our physical health, and mental wellbeing?
- Looking at conversations – holding and supporting
- A brief look at policies
- Awareness of the long-term impact and impact on performance
- Practical interventions - Sharing tips on the value of peer support groups (e.g.bereavement groups)
- Keeping an open mind to the possibility that people can be both functioning professionals and grief stricken people, who need understanding and acknowledgement
A very thorough and thoughtful session to explore a very sensitive subject. The first person experience of the presenter added real resonance to the messages in the webinar.
Additional Support Available
We offer additional sessions below that can be delivered in-person or via a webinar to support your employees.
Additional
Session 1
Supporting and reviewing policy
For Line Managers, HR and Leaders
Additional
Session 2
Understanding grief: A more in-depth look
For all employees
Additional
Session 3
Anticipatory grief
For all employees
Included with each session is access to our Grief resources page packed with personal stories and useful information to share with employees.
