
Mental health in the workplace
Is there a place for grief at work?
Episode 21 | 19 July 2022
When Lizzie Pickering's young son Harry died in 2000, she embarked on a journey to understand grief, how to live with it and how to help other people when their life has changed. In this podcast she shares the lessons she's learned from her own experiences and those of others.
We will discuss how to adapt to change and continue to work after losses, not only in the event of death, but also in the case of a medical condition, divorce, and a change of job. Is loss only a personal matter or should it be also touched upon at work? What employers and colleagues can do to support people when they are stressed or depressed?
Often others want to help but don't know how to deal with strong emotions, leaving those who are suffering to feel alone and frustrated. Are there any guidelines for coping with grief in the workplace? What is the impact of a workplace that handles grief well, as opposed to a workplace that doesn't?
Find out more
- LinkedIn - Lizzie Pickering
- Lizzie Pickering's forthcoming book - When Grief Equals Love
- Managing Grief and Loss At Work: A Guide for Employees & Managers
- 7 tips for thoughtfully dealing with grief in the workplace
- Working while mourning: How to grieve when you're on the job
- Managing bereavement in the workplace – a good practice guide (pdf)
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