Grief Awareness Training
In today’s rapidly changing world, workplaces are facing unprecedented challenges. From economic downturns to organisational changes, to loss of role, or personal tragedies, employees are increasingly exposed to stressors that can impact their mental health and emotional well-being.
It’s important to recognise that grief can significantly impact individuals and teams, potentially leading to decreased productivity, increased absenteeism & presenteeism, and a negative work environment. Everyone in the workplace must understand and address this reality.
Our Grief Awareness Training: Strategies for Resilience and Productivity is designed to equip everyone at work with the tools and strategies needed to support grieving employees, create a more compassionate workplace culture and improve resilience and productivity.
By understanding the complexities of grief and implementing effective support measures, organisations can mitigate the negative impacts and foster a healthier, more resilient workforce.
Training Overview
The course covers a wide range of topics, including:
- The Nature of grief & loss: Explore the various types of losses, including anticipatory grief, complicated grief, and disenfranchised grief.
- The Impact of Grief in the Workplace: Learn how loss & grief can affect employee productivity, morale, and relationships as well as the financial and productivity costs of grief, including potential legal implications.
- Self-Care for Grievers: Learn self-care strategies to help individuals cope with grief without burnout.
- Supporting Grieving Colleagues: Discover effective techniques for providing support, empathy, and understanding to grieving colleagues.
- Creating a Supportive Workplace Culture: Explore ways to foster a compassionate and inclusive environment where employees feel safe and supported.
- Organisational Approaches to Grief: Explore best practices for developing and implementing grief-related policies and procedures
Training Benefits
A grieving staff will gain:
- Enhanced Emotional Well-being: discover valuable tools and strategies to manage your emotions and navigate your grief and loss more effectively. This can lead to improved mental health and overall well-being.
- Improved Coping Skills: be equipped with practical techniques to cope with grief and its associated challenges. These skills can help you develop healthier ways to understand and navigate difficult emotions.
- Increased Resilience: develop greater resilience and the ability to bounce back from difficult situations. This can have a positive impact on your personal and professional lives.
Leaders and managers will learn how to:
- Enhance Employee Morale and Productivity: Create a positive work environment where employees feel valued and supported.
- Mitigate Financial Risks: Understand the potential costs of unaddressed grief and implement preventive measures.
- Develop Leadership Skills: be equipped with the tools to navigate sensitive situations with empathy and understanding.
- Optimise Organisational Policies: Refine bereavement and support policies to align with your organisation’s values.
Training Format and Duration
Our online training sessions can accommodate up to 25 staff members per session. The training can be either 60 or 90 minutes long, depending on your preference.
Trainers
Our trainers are Certified Grief Specialists with experience working with individuals and organisations. They have a passion for helping people navigate challenging times and create supportive environments.
Who Should Attend
This training is beneficial for a wide range of staff, including:
- Directors
- Chief People Officers
- Organisational Leaders
- HR professionals
- Managers and supervisors
- Employee assistance program (EAP) coordinators
- Team leaders
- Employees who are grieving
- Employees interested in developing their skills in supporting colleagues
Testimonials
*Limited* Special Offer
Schedule your organisation’s first session as a free 60-minute pilot session to be conducted in either October or November.
Organisations with more than 250 staff can book two sessions.
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