Family & Relationships
Supporting someone grieving
Knowing what to say, and what to avoid, is one of the hardest parts of supporting a grieving person. This hub offers evidence-informed guidance for families, friends, and colleagues.
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How to support a grieving employee, a guide for managers
When a team member experiences a loss, most managers want to help but do not know how. This is a way to show up with compassion while keeping the wider team supported.
The employer’s guide to bereavement benefits, and why the best companies go beyond three days
Three days of bereavement leave was never enough. For HR leaders and executives, this is the case for more, a way to implement it, and what leading companies do differently.
What to say, and not say, to someone who is grieving
When someone you care about is grieving, finding the right words feels impossible. That is because it is. No words can fix this, but the right ones can make someone feel less alone.
The language of grief, the words that help, the words that harm, and why it matters
The words we choose when someone is grieving are not simply social niceties. They shape how supported a person feels. Research shows language can ease the weight of grief, or add to it. This is what the evidence says about getting it right.