Grief 101: Understanding Grief in the Workplace
Grief is not something people leave at the door when they come to work. Whether it is the death of a loved one, a serious illness, divorce, caregiving responsibilities, job loss, or another significant life change, grief affects employees, teams, and workplace culture every day.
Yet many professionals feel unsure of what to say or how to help when a colleague is grieving.
Our Grief 101 Workshop is designed for business owners, managers, HR professionals, healthcare workers, educators, frontline staff, and anyone who wants to better understand grief and support others with confidence and compassion.
During this interactive workshop, participants will:
• Learn what grief is and how it impacts people differently
• Explore common myths and misconceptions about grief
• Gain practical tools for supporting grieving employees, clients, coworkers, and community members
• Understand what helps, what doesn't, and how to have supportive conversations
• Build confidence in responding to grief in professional settings
By increasing grief awareness in the workplace, organizations can foster stronger communication, greater psychological safety, and a culture where employees feel seen, supported, and valued during life's most difficult moments.
Whether you are supporting your team, serving clients, or simply looking to expand your understanding of grief, this workshop will provide practical knowledge you can use immediately.
Register today and join us as we explore how understanding grief can strengthen relationships, improve workplace culture, and create more compassionate communities.
Discover practical tools to recognize, understand, and respond to grief in the workplace. This workshop helps professionals build confidence, compassion, and supportive workplace cultures.
If you prefer not to use a credit card, you can e-transfer us at giving@compassionategriefcentre.ca