Transform your workplace with our Grief at Work Program

When someone is grieving, it can disrupt every aspect of life, both personally and professionally. What might seem like forgetfulness, lack of focus, or low motivation on the job could actually be grief at work.

Employers often struggle to provide the right support, and colleagues may not know what to say, making the situation even harder for the grieving individual and can create disconnection within teams.

Introducing our Grief at Work program

Our program is designed to help businesses and organizations understand grief, equip them with practical tools and strategies, and foster a culture of compassion that acknowledges and validates grief. Fully customizable to meet your unique needs, our program offers:

  • Insight into grief in the workplace: Learn how grief can appear at work and what accommodations can support grieving employees.
  • Boosted productivity: Address the potential impact of grief on productivity and efficiency.
  • Enhanced connectivity: Combat isolation in grief and strengthen team connections, especially in remote work settings.
  • Community resources: Gain access to valuable resources and support networks.
  • Client interaction: Equip your staff with strategies to handle interactions with grieving clients or customers with empathy and understanding.

“As an agency that faces a lot of loss, it was helpful to have someone who could speak comfortably and authentically about the process of grief and how it shows up for the professional caregiver. Melina’s lived experience and passion for the work is evident and allowed our employees to open up about their own experiences. I highly recommend the workshops for any organization that wants to be aware of and responsive to their employees’ needs.“

Angela Perkins, Supervisor of Staff Wellness & Professional Development, Family & Children’s Services of Waterloo Region

FLEXIBLE SESSIONS AND PACKAGES

Choose from our sessions or customize them to fit your specific needs. Pricing is based on 1-25 participants.

  • Single Session ($499): One-hour session available in-person or virtually.
  • The Introductory Package ($899): Three one-hour presentations on topics crucial to your business, available in-person or virtually. Includes a resource package for employees/employers.
  • The Complete Package ($1,599): Four one-hour presentations plus a 30-minute Q&A session, along with a resource package for employers and employees. Available in-person or virtually, with an option to record virtual sessions for future use. (recordings available for a limited time)

Full or Half-Day Grief in the Workplace Session

Dive deeper into understanding grief at work with our comprehensive sessions. These include:

  • In-Depth Presentations: Understand grief, its workplace manifestations, myths, and coping techniques.
  • Interactive Activities: Engage in meaningful conversations and hands-on activities.
  • Resource Packages: Receive valuable resources for both employers and employees.

Pricing for the half- or full-day session is tailored to your specific needs and the number of participants. Contact us at admin@bfomidwest.org or 226-780-7236 to discuss your requirements and receive a customized proposal.

“Our staff have suffered a tremendous amount of loss this past year and we were looking for someone to help acknowledge our grief and provide practical ways to deal with it. We have a small, close-knit staff and if something affects one of them, we all feel it. Melina and Sam from Bereaved Families of MidWestern Ontario lead with their hearts and were willing to travel to our community to impart their knowledge and comfort at a time when we needed it the most. They emphasized that we never have to be alone in our grief, and gathering in community can be one way to honour our grief as a whole.”

Mnaamodzawin Health Services, Manitoulin Island, Ontario

SESSION TOPICS:

We have a variety of topics to choose from and they can be fully customized for management and leadership or employee teams. Topics include but are not limited to:

  • Grief in the Workplace 
  • Grief in the Workplace: Supporting the Professional Caregiver 
  • Understanding Grief 
  • How to Support a Colleague Who is Grieving 
  • Ambiguous Grief 
  • Grieving a Death by Substance Use
  • Secondary Losses 

Interested in exploring a topic you don’t see here? Let’s talk! Contact us at admin@bfomidwest.org or 226-780-7236.

“Our organization holds high regard for the mental and emotional wellbeing of our team members. When we learned about the training that BFO offered we knew this would be an invaluable tool to help us support our team.

Prior to the training Melina met with us to better understand our needs and goals for the session. She carefully designed a training that covered exactly what we needed. During the session she encouraged questions from the group and left us with valuable resources and encouraged us to stay connected. Our team has a better understanding of what grief looks like and how to better support those that are in the throes of grief and beyond. We would highly recommend this session to all organizations and would absolutely welcome Melina back for more trainings.”

Tianna Brown, Senior Communications Specialist, RLB Chartered Accountants

We’ve delivered Grief at Work for more than 250 management/team leads, staff and personnel across a wide range of businesses, organizations and sectors including:

  • RLB Chartered Accountants
  • Family and Children’s Services of Waterloo Region
  • Community Support Services, City of Waterloo
  • T.E.A.M. Financial Solutions
  • Mnaamodzawin Health Services Inc.
  • Thresholds Homes and Supports
  • And more!

Ready to make a difference?

Let’s create a workplace where everyone feels supported and valued. Contact us at admin@bfomidwest.org or 226-780-7236 to book your sessions today.