The first scenario many of us think of when we think—if we think— of grief and work, is the death of a family member and perhaps the number of bereavement days our benefits allow as PTO. But everyday, people go to work having experienced, while still experiencing, or knowing that some aspect of their work environment itself will cause or exacerbate grief. Just to offer a short list, at any given time, we may be metabolizing grief related to the loss of a loved one, a change in the status of a valued relationship (divorce, break up or betrayal by a friend), the onset or management of an illness, caregiving challenges, a lack of a sense of “fair play” or belonging at work, never mind the fact that the world is burning.

I am bringing my training as a Grief Educator and experience as a peer-to-peer grief support volunteer to researching “the way grief works at work.” However you define it, I am interested in your experience and would love to hear your story. Contact me if you want to talk or know someone who does.

All conversations are held in strict confidentiality.