Workplace Grief Support

caring for yourself & others

 

In many cultures, bright orange marigold blooms are a cheerful flower that reminds us of the brevity of life while honoring loved ones who have passed. - Photo by J K on Unsplash

 

connect with mental health resources

Take some time for yourself. We have curated a variety of supportive resources for you starting with a meaningful video by Nora McInerny, ways to connect with others, interactive health apps, a podcast discussion by our founder Dr. Alexis, and clickable readable materials.

Video

We don't "move on" from grief. We move forward with it

 
 

In a talk that's by turns heartbreaking and hilarious, writer and podcaster Nora McInerny shares her hard-earned wisdom about life and death. Her candid approach to something that will, let's face it, affect us all, is as liberating as it is gut-wrenching. Most powerfully, she encourages us to shift how we approach grief. "A grieving person is going to laugh again and smile again," she says. "They're going to move forward. But that doesn't mean that they've moved on."

Connect with Others

CancerCare Grief and Loss

CancerCare’s oncology social workers can provide support and resources for people who have experienced the loss of a loved one.

Please call us at 800-813-4673.

Connect with others in our free support groups led by oncology social workers.

Wit & Reason TeleHealth

If you are feeling overwhelmed or just want space to process, talking with a mental health professional can help you learn how to manage grief. Mental health therapists and wellness coaches are here for you via live, private video sessions.

Interactive Health Apps

 

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Aura Health App

Access a guest pass for Aura Health App and connect to educational and supportive lessons about grieving, meditations, and journaling prompts.

Headspace App

Headspace offers mindfulness and guided meditation about a variety of topics include grief, loss, and bereavement.

 
 

Dr. Alexis focuses on a topic that every single one of us relates to on an intense and profound level, loss. Why do we grieve and how do we get through it? This is not an easy topic but it is one that we all experience.

Reading Materials

Helping Someone Who’s Grieving

HelpGuide.org offers a wide variety of educational mental health articles and free guided meditations.

“Is someone you know grieving a loss? Learn what to say and how to comfort someone through bereavement, grief, and loss.”

The Wheel of Life: A Memoir of Living and Dying

Written by by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross.

“Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, M.D., is the woman who has transformed the way the world thinks about death and dying. Beginning with the groundbreaking publication of the classic psychological study On Death and Dying and continuing through her many books and her years working with terminally ill children, AIDS patients, and the elderly, Kübler-Ross has brought comfort and understanding to millions coping with their own deaths or the deaths of loved ones. Now, at age seventy-one facing her own death, this world-renowned healer tells the story of her extraordinary life. Having taught the world how to die well, she now offers a lesson on how to live well. Her story is an adventure of the heart -- powerful, controversial, inspirational -- a fitting legacy of a powerful life.”

Our House Grief Support Center: Death of a Co-Worker

Our House shares what to expect after experiencing the death of a co-worker including typical reactions both in the workplace and outside the workplace. This article also lists some helpful actions you can take.

Coping with Grief and Loss

HelpGuide.org offers a wide variety of educational mental health articles and free guided meditations.

“Whatever type of loss you’ve suffered, there’s no right or wrong way to grieve. But by understanding the stages and types of grief, you can find healthier ways to cope.”