Be Kind to Yourself This Festive Season and Beyond
The festive period is often painted as the happiest time of the year a season of joy, togetherness, and celebration. But for those grieving the loss of a loved one, Christmas and New Year can feel challenging, even isolating. The empty chair at the dinner table, the...
Supporting Employees Through Life-Changing Disabilities
When a person loses something fundamental like sight, hearing, mobility, or the ability to perform certain tasks due to illness or injury it’s a profound change that affects their sense of self, independence, and confidence. For a workplace, supporting an employee...
Supporting a Colleague Facing Their First Christmas Without a Loved One
The festive season is often painted as a time of joy, connection, and celebration. But for someone facing their first Christmas without a loved one, it can feel anything but. The workplace, as a significant part of a person's daily life, has an important role to play...
Supporting a Colleague Who Has Lost a Loved One with Children: A Guide for the Workplace
As Children’s Grief Awareness Week (18th-24th November 2024) ends, we turn our attention to those who are supporting children through the profound experience of losing a loved one. Losing a loved one is never easy, and when your colleague is navigating grief while...
Remembering Those Who Serve: Reflecting on the Impact of Separation on Families
As the United Kingdom paused on Monday, September 11th, to reflect on the tragic events that shaped our global landscape, we were reminded not only of the horrors of that day but also of the ongoing sacrifices made by those who serve in the military. This day of...
Turning Setbacks into Strength: What Kamala Harris’s Election Loss Can Teach Us About Missing Out on a Promotion
The recent presidential election and the outcome for Kamala Harris offer a unique lens for exploring the emotions that come with not achieving a high-stakes goal, like vying for a promotion and facing disappointment. When we put our all into something and hope for a...
Supporting a Colleague on the Anniversary of a Loved one’s Death
The anniversary of a loved one’s death can be an emotionally challenging day for anyone, including in the workplace. Recognising this anniversary and offering support can make a world of difference to a colleague, helping them feel valued and understood while they...
Supporting a Colleague Through Baby Loss: A Reflection on Baby Loss Awareness Week
Last week marked Baby Loss Awareness Week, a time dedicated to remembering babies lost in pregnancy, at birth, or shortly after, while also recognising the unique grief that parents and families endure. For those who have experienced such a profound loss, the world...
The Emotional Impact of Celebrity Deaths: Understanding the Grief
When a celebrity dies, the world often experiences a collective wave of emotion that may seem disproportionate to those outside the fanbase. Celebrities, especially musicians, actors, and public figures, often become embedded in our personal lives through their art,...
After the Storm: Rebuilding Lives and Communities in the Wake of Natural Disasters
Natural disasters like hurricanes, earthquakes, and floods can result in extreme loss, obliterating homes and, tragically, taking lives. In a matter of moments, entire communities can be devastated, leaving individuals without shelter, security, and the familiar...
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