“At the Loss Foundation we are committed to changing the way society thinks about death and bereavement.
We provide a range of training opportunities that range from helping companies get more comfortable in supporting themselves, colleagues and clients in loss, to enhancing staff resilience in challenging work settings.”
– Dr Erin Hope Thompson MBE
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Tailored Training
Utilising our expertise in bereavement, The Loss Foundation tailors content to suit your organisation – whether it’s a charity, healthcare organisation, or corporation. We offer half-day, full-day, or shorter 2-hour workshops with all necessary components.
Our sessions are tailored to your team’s needs and led by Clinical Psychologists specialising in bereavement. We include specific training points you request and offer 1-2-1 support sessions as needed within your organisation. Email us at hello@thelossfoundation.org to learn more.
Our most popular bookings include:
Bereavement Support Training – Empowering your staff/volunteers with the skills to provide effective client bereavement support.
Grief Support – Learning to support ourselves and colleagues in times of loss is crucial, especially for employees dealing with loss in their roles or when it impacts the workplace.
Consultancy
Our consultancy services aim to enhance your ability to support and train staff and stakeholders effectively. After consulting with you, we’ll tailor a personalised support package to meet your specific needs.
Working closely with your organisation, we ensure that bereaved colleagues, clients, and customers receive appropriate and compassionate treatment, leading to significant positive outcomes for your workplace and reputation.
- Create or review bereavement-related resources for staff and customers
- Compile new or review existing policy and procedure documents
- Provide ad-hoc or ongoing coaching, mentoring, and support for staff interacting with bereaved individuals
- Develop toolkits for compassionate and professional treatment of clients and customers
- Assist in developing internal training courses to positively impact workplace and reputation
Talk to Us…
Use the contact form below to get in touch with our team to learn more about our training. Alternatively, feel free to email us at hello@thelossfoundation.org for further information. We look forward to talking to you.
Download: Workplace Care Kit for Grieving Employees
Provide your email address to receive our PDF guide. By doing so, you are also consenting to receive information regarding our workplace training and grief support services.
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
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The Impact of Grief in the Workplace
Grief is a natural part of being human, yet up to 25% of grieving individuals may face prolonged and distressing symptoms, impacting their productivity and necessitating additional support. Effective support extends beyond meeting legal obligations for compassionate leave.
Studies consistently demonstrate that inadequate workplace support during grief can adversely affect companies. Productivity may decline post-loss due to issues such as decreased focus, impaired judgment, stress, depression, loss of motivation, and substance misuse. A lack of empathy, compassion, and support can lead to significant repercussions for both employees and employers, including absenteeism, errors, and financial implications.
Our charity has found that taking a proactive approach to addressing grief in the workplace benefits not only the bereaved employees but also their managers and other team members.
