Grief Awareness Week
2nd - 8th December
Give your team the tools to support grieving colleagues
Nowhere is this needed more than in the workplace.
Two million people in work suffer intense grief every year.
Grief affects people for weeks, months and years after a bereavement, but often work places are ill-equipped to deal with it.
A more proactive approach from managers and colleagues to support and understand can preempt and mitigate many of the problems that result.
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Increased productivity of the whole team
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Reduction sickness and absence
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High rates of staff retention
Why you should participate
Compassionate workplace
Equip your teams with the understanding and tools needed when grief strikes
Give power to your policies
Use this week to remind your team of the resources available through your Employee Assistance Programme
Improve productivity & results
A supportive team improves productivity, absence rates and retention
Our colleagues are often the people we spend the most amount of time with, and yet we often shy away from the personal or complex.
Every one of us will experience grief and bereavement at some point, and some people around us will suffer devastating losses. Yet, we still feel uncomfortable talking about it and being around people who are grieving
Though much of this comes from a place of compassion and kindness, it can leave those already struggling feeling more isolated and alone.
Our training is designed to open up conversations about grief in the workplace and enable us to support our employees, colleagues and friends better.
It intends to remove much of the stigma and misconceptions around grief and give people insight and understanding they are often afraid or unwilling to seek out.
It will include first-hand experiences of grief, what helped, what didn’t and how we can create a more supportive, empathetic culture that will benefit us all.
What we provide
All our online sessions bit seamlessly into your workday and each session can be tailored to suit your team’s needs
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Webinar
60 minute webinar discussing grief and loss in all its forms and how we can provide better support.
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Panel Discussion
Open conversation about grief with other guests or members of your team keen to share their story.
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Special Events
Ir could be a memorial wall, charity event, a special podcast or interview collection. We can advise you on what's best.
The Finer Details
Book your Grief In The Workplace webinar to suit your schedule
For Teams
Call to discuss
Some key features
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60 minutes
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What grieving people experience
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Things that help and things that don't
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Practical tips to support colleagues returning to to work
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Question and answer section
For Managers
Call to discuss
Some key features
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90 minutes
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Everything in the 60 minute webinar
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Additional advice for managers on managing performance
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Effective bereavement policies
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Question and answer section
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the session like? Will everyone be uncomfortable??
The session is designed to normalise grief and encourage open, frank conversation.
We discuss grief and all its manifestations honestly, based on a wealth of first-hand testimony and experiences. It is not designed to be depressing or traumatic,
It has also been created with input from therapists, GPs and bereavement experts, with follow-up support resources provided.
Who is it for?
The session is designed for every organisation who may need to support a bereaved person.
It could be a general session to open up discussion as part of a wider Wellness programme or bereavement policy. It could also be content designed for senior managers, or a specific team’s needs or situation.
Can we ask questions?
Absolutely. The idea of the session is to remove discomfort and awkwardness around talking about grief. Nobody is obliged to share their own experiences if they don’t want to, but there will be plenty of time for people to ask the questions they have been afraid to ask!
Didn’t we cover this in our mental health training?
Grief is not a mental health condition but a normal emotional response to a life experience. Although complicated grief can cause other mental health issues, there is nothing inherently wrong with it.
Bundling grief in with mental health issues can make people feel more isolated and reluctant to ask for support.
About Us
Louise Dillon, Founder
I have been training organisations for the past ten years on subjects ranging from marketing and branding to kids’ online safety.
I was not a stranger to grief, having suffered the loss of both of my parents, six years apart, whilst I was still in my twenties.
However, in 2019, my 13-year-old son Fred was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia. He died ten months later.
Since that time, I have spoken and written extensively on grief, both online and for newspapers, television and podcasts. I’ve written articles on grief for the Huffington Post and the New Statesman and appeared as a contributor on BBC Breakfast, Good Morning Britain, ITV News, Sky News and Global Radio.
I am passionate about improving our understanding and comfort around grief so that we can support ourselves and others.
Limited slots available, so act fast.
There are only so many hours you can squeeze in one awareness week, so don't miss out on this opportunity to make a meaningful impact to your team.
Book a call to discuss availability.
or email louise@armadillolife.co.uk
Download our '7 Myths About Grief' Guide
Testimonials
Here what our previous participants have had to say
“A very useful presentation in which Louise gives an experienced perspective on how to support others experiencing grief, how to deal with it yourself and about the long term effects which can often be overlooked."
“A heartfelt session which provided so much more than a theoretical discussion on the grief cycle.”
"A brilliant webinar Louise which really resonated with me. It would be a great training presentation for many organisations. Totally clear, with a down to earth, realistic and sensitive tone. Great."
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