Understanding Grief and Loss
Grief affects concentration, communication, decision-making and confidence - often in ways that are not immediately visible.
Specialist grief therapy helps organisations and employees nagivate loss with care, allowing space for time away, adjustments and a considered return to work when appropriate.
Adjustments following bereavement or loss may include temporary flexibility around hours, workload communication and working arrangements. Whats helpful will vary for each individual and requires regular review and support.
Understanding the Many Forms of Grief
Grief manifests in many forms, and our services are designed to address each of these in ways that are sensitive and supportive. Below are some of the common types of grief we work with:
Bereavement Loss: Death of a family member, friend, colleague, sudden or traumatic death, suicide loss, baby loss - including miscarriage and stillbirth.
Workplace & Role Loss: Redundancy, restructuring, job change, role loss, career disruption.
Relationship & Family Loss: Divorce, separation, family breakdown, estrangement.
Health-Related Loss: Serious illness (employee or loved one), diagnosis, anticipatory grief, loss of physical/cognitive ability.
Caring Responsibilities & Anticipatory Grief: Supporting a dying or seriously ill relative, emotional exhaustion, anticipatory grief.
Trauma-Linked Loss: Workplace accidents, witnessing traumatic events, community tragedies.
Reproductive & Fertility Loss: IVF treatment, termination for medical reasons, reproductive challenges.
Ambiguous & Unrecognised Loss: Loss of stability, confidence, normality, or life plans.
Identity & Personal Loss: Loss of purpose, identity shifts, late diagnosis of neurodivergence, community or faith loss.
Loss of Safety or Trust: Following bullying/harassment cases, team breakdown, or workplace culture incidents.
Financial or Stability Loss: Divorce-related financial changes, sudden financial hardship, housing instability.
Major Life Transitions: Retirement identity loss, relocation, children leaving home, loss of independence.
Lifestyle or Coping Loss: Injury-related lifestyle changes, loss of long-term coping mechanisms.
Friendship or Social Network Loss: Breakdown of friendships, loss of community connection.
How We Can Help Your Business
Organisational Support
We stand alongside HR and leaders with:
- clear advice, reassurance and perspective
- a steady, structured approach
- holding professional boundaries
- support with sensitive and challenging situations
- compassion for everyone involved
Training & Workshops
Grief-informed training to help managers and leaders:
- understand the many forms grief can take
- recognise how grief may show up at work
- hold difficult conversations with confidence and care
- signpost safely and appropriately to relevant support
- feel more prepared and supported in their role
For Organisations
Supporting HR & Leaders
We help with:
- sensitive, boundaried communication
- setting expectations with care and clarity
- indentifying reasonable adjustments
- return-to-work planning
- understanding how grief therapy fits into workplace processes
Grief Therapy Pathway
Our Grief Therapy Pathway ensures every employee receives support that feels safe, appropriate and tailored to their needs.
Step 01
A scheduled call to understand the situation and needs
Step 02
Identification of the most appropriate support
Step 03
Ongoing therapy with an experienced grief therapist
Training and Workshops
Building Understanding and Compassion
Our workshops combine professional expertise with practical strategies, helping your team develop the knowledge and skills to support colleagues through grief and loss.
Popular workshops include:
- Understanding Grief in the Workplace
- Leading with Compassion
We can also develop tailored workshops for your organisation's specific needs, including:
- Supporting colleagues through life transitions
- Managing anticipatory grief
- Building workplace grief support networks
Get Specialist Support For Your People
We offer a free consultation to explore your situation with care, clarity and complete confidentiality.
Contact us to learn more, or click here to book your free consultation.