“At The Loss Foundation, we understand the profound impact of grief. We’re dedicated to transforming how workplaces approach death and bereavement.
Through education and support, we aim to foster more empathetic and supportive workplaces for everyone.”
– Dr Erin Hope Thompson MBE
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Workplace Care Kit for Grieving Employees
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Inside you’ll find…
Bereavement Leave Policy Template
Compassionate Communication Worksheet
Sharing Your Needs Worksheet
Return-to-Work Worksheet
Signposting Handout
Anonymous Employee Survey Handout
Guidance for Employers
Loss can have a significant impact on employees, both personally and professionally. As an employer, you can play a crucial role in supporting your team during this difficult time. Discover practical information and resources to help you create a compassionate and supportive work environment for employees experiencing loss.
Guidance for Colleagues
Witnessing a colleague grieve can feel difficult to navigate, but your support can be invaluable. Explore our guides which provide practical advice on how to be a supportive presence during this challenging time.
Guidance if You’re Grieving
Losing a loved one can be a profoundly challenging experience. Navigating the workplace while grieving can add an additional layer of stress and complexity. Find guidance and support in the following resources to help you manage your return to work.
Learn About Grief
Watch our short video on the different phases of grief to get a better understanding of what bereavement can look like.
Almost half of people suffer poor mental health following the death of a loved one (source: Sue Ryder).
Unbeknownst to a lot of people, it is not uncommon to experience anxiety when grieving. Watch this video to learn more about how anxiety effects our body and how you can try to respond to it.
Depression is common, and something that is often experienced when people are grieving. Watch this video to learn more about how depression effects our body, thoughts and behaviours, and learn some strategies for how you can try to respond to it.
Sleep is such an important part of our lives, yet many of us don’t pay attention to it until we start having problems with it. Unbeknownst to a lot of people, troubled sleep is a common consequence of bereavement.
In this video Ori Becker will explain the basics about sleep, and how you can try to manage any sleep difficulties that arise.
In this video Dr Kirsten Smith explains how flashbacks and nightmares start and continue after a traumatic event. It also outlines some ways you can try to manage flashbacks and nightmares.
It is not uncommon to experience flashbacks and nightmares when grieving, especially if you’ve witnessed somebody have a traumatic death. Watch this video to learn more about flashbacks and equip yourself with some strategies to tackle them.