Working Remotely with Grief R. Glenn Kelly | April 07, 2021 Angelica shared how she sat at the kitchen table with trembling hands as she gripped her laptop’s mouse. She was somewhat hesitant about clicking the “Join Meeting” button on…
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Not so long ago, I had a chance encounter with an old man of the sea. The reason we came together on that rickety boardwalk bench might well have been random, yet the older I become, the less I believe…
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So, let’s spend a little time talking about Workplace Grief and EAPs… Every year in the United States, over two and a half million persons die, leaving an average of five loving survivors behind. That means that each year, almost…
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Let’s Discuss grief support on the job here. A widely accepted and still relevant grief study was conducted in 2003, with just over 25,000 active employees who had experienced the death of a loved one. One incredibly staggering find of…
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Grief Can Get Complicated In this article, you’re going to discover just how important our painful feelings are to the healthful grief healing process, and why we must not ignore them. See, research reveals that ten to twenty percent…
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It’s a simple question. One, except in the most extreme circumstances, with an obvious answer. It seems almost silly to ask, but the instant self-assessment and instinctive answer it arouses can often bring comfort to any newly bereaved soul. Would…
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You’ve been there. At some point, maybe even now, the bottom dropped out of your life. When Appalachian Game Warden Aiden Huff loses his son, his deep despondency brings on an avalanche of other tragedies, taking with it his job,…
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Grieving Men Returning to Work No matter what personal devastation may come in life, the world continues to turn. You and I are part of that as well. For so many of us that means returning to work after the…
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Bereavement Seasons, Transitions, and Father’s Day Spring comes, with its warming breezes gently nudging Mother Nature to wake from her dormancy and renew a once bleak landscape. It’s a magic time, where jackets donned in the morning are slung over…
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Have you been through the fire and now confused…lost….even frightened? Have you been through personal crisis is your life and feel as if the bottom has dropped out of your life? I have – I’ve lost my sixteen year old…
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Unresolved Grief in the Workplace Are you familiar with the term unresolved grief? For the most part it’s not a term typically bantered around the factory floor or over at the office printer. Yet, research indicates unresolved grief is impacting businesses…
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Grief in the Workplace The Numbers that Go Ignored ♦ Every year, 4 million active US employees experience the death of a loved one ♦ Every year, 10 to 15% of working aged adults in America lose a child ♦…
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Unconditional Love Found in My Griefcase Time can often be an unmeasurable concept in grief. Case in point, our profound loss always seems like it happened yesterday, regardless of taking place months, years, or even decades earlier. When my dear…
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I am proud to be a new contributor to the TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors). Please visit the TAPS site to see all the wonderful services provided to the surviving family members of our military men and women who…
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Lost Revenue – Just Get Over It R. Glenn Kelly | July 20, 2017 Business and organizational leaders in the U.S. often avoid looking at the incredibly negative impacts of grief in the workplace. This is not difficult to understand,…
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R. Glenn Kelly | July 17, 2017 Grief in the workplace and the EAP ~ Employee Assistance Program “We already offer our employees an EAP program. We don’t need any further help.” Perception is reality, right? If one…
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In support of a grieving man R. Glenn Kelly |July 01, 2017 Sadly, one of the inherent issues in life is that we will all lose someone we love very dearly. For me it was my sixteen-year old son and…
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Grief in the workforce and the EAP – Employee Assistance Program For so many, one of the difficult issues after experiencing the traumatic death of a spouse or child is the inevitable return to work. Fortunately, many employers have risen…
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Organizing Your Griefcase Time can often be an immeasurable concept in grief. Case in point, our profound loss always seems like it happened yesterday, irrespective of taking place months, years, or even decades before. When my dear son’s precious heart…
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One phrase frequently heard after the passing of a loved one is, rightfully, “I’m sorry for your loss.” This clearly indicates the condolence is intended for the griever who now lives without a loved one by their side. Recognizing this…
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Grief Equality Of The Sexes Article by R. Glenn Kelly | January 22, 2017 | Repost July 21, 2017 What was once my curious peek down the rabbit hole has turned into a very enlightening journey. It has been, and…
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Men are systemizers, organizers, action takers and problem solvers in times of grief. Women are externally emotional, empathetic, more likely to seek support from others. Our brains are marinated in gender specific hormones which trigger different responses in men and…
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Bereavement in the workplace: Employers’ next challenge Aug 03, 2015 | By Alan Goforth The death rate in the United States is holding steady at 100 percent. Nevertheless, the grieving process is the last thing most employees want to talk…
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31 Practical Ways to Love Grieving Families in the First Few Days Melanie DeSimone | 02/25/2016 When my son died, I didn't get a manual on what to do. I didn't get an orientation into how to be a grieving…
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Impact of unresolved grief in the workplace R. Glenn Kelly Public Speaker | Author | Workshop Presenter March 01, 2016 Are you familiar with the term unresolved grief? For the most part it is not a term typically bantered around…
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How do you move forward after a terrorist attack? San Bernardino County Public Health directors tell us By Joe Nelson | The Sun |02/22/16 SAN BERNARDINO >> In a conference room at the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health,…
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What to do if one of your employees is grieving Broede Carmody |Tuesday, February 9 2016 Being a business owner or manager often means showing compassion to your employees, but this is especially the case when a staff member…
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The death of a colleague June 19, 2013 4:51 pm By Rhymer Rigby An employee’s death raises issues from dealing with the grief to marking their passing, writes Rhymer Rigby It was a very ordinary day in the office,” says…
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What happens next when the boss dies? By George Frier | Monday 27 April 2015 Succession planning is vital for business, writes George Frier RISK is an integral part of business life – and assessing and minimising risk is part…
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What I Learned About Grief from a Stranger on a Plane February 3, 2016 by Shawn Doyle February 3, 2016 by Shawn Doyle A random conversation reminded him of some personal truths about grieving the loss of his wife. —…
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After brother's suicide, grieving man's post on cyberbullying goes viral By Kate Aquillano | Fri January 8, 2016 Two days after his brother's suicide, Cliff Molak decided he could no longer be silent. He took to social media to tackle…
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Workplace grief Prepare to help staff, customers after death of a colleague By: Barbara Bowes Have you ever experienced the sense of gnawing, raw pain that results from the death of a loved one? If so, you know this pain…
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$75 Billion Dollar loss in annual U.S. revenue ~ On-site workshop targets impact R. Glenn Kelly | February 17, 2016 Are U.S. business leaders aware that $75.1 Billion in revenue is lost each year due to the hidden and often…
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June 18, 2014 by Patricia Lotich My daughter recently called to let me know that a co-worker of hers – a young husband and father of two small children was the victim of a violent murder. My daughter was very upset…
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How UAE firms deal with grief in the workplace Suzanne Locke August 2, 2015 Updated: August 2, 2015 06:10 PM Managers with teams are normally taught soft skills like negotiation, time management or coaching – but not how to deal…
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Grief At The Office: When A Coworker Loses A Loved One Forbes – Jun 8, 2015 Laura Shin, Contributor In 2003, Allison Ellis was in a new job after taking some time off to have her first child. She had…
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GrievingMen.com on The Radio This Thursday from 8am to 9am, R. Glenn Kelly (Ron), author of the grief support books Sometimes I Cry in The Shower, The Griefcase, and Grief Healings 365 will be a guest of the…
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Excerpt from within Chapter Ten of R. Glenn Kelly's The Griefcase "Taking Your Griefcase to Work" No matter what personal devastation may come in life, the world continues to turn. You and I, Griefcase in hand, are part of…
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01/05/2016 07:26 am ET | Updated Jan 05, 2016 Dr. Gail Gross Human Behavior, Parenting, and Education Expert, Speaker, Author. Ph.D., Ed.D., M.Ed. How to Deal With Your Grief in the Workplace Twenty-five years ago, when my daughter Dawn died…
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02/03/2016 07:21 am ET | Updated 1 hour ago Carrie Doubts Life's Next Chapter: Transition and Grief Coach, Compassionate Listener The Myths of Grief: How to Stop Believing Them The attitude towards grief in our society is often one of…
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U.S. Coast Guard | May 21, 2015 | by Petty Officer 2nd Class David R. Marin Julian Romero had an interest in law and its enforcement. He had completed a year at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy and hoped to one…
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By Maria Cote Special to The Denver Post It's a scene played out in most every workplace. A coworker returns to the office after a week off. The always- cheerful, ever-helpful man has been on bereavement leave after the death…
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By Sue Shellenbarger A Texas reader e-mailed me recently for advice after experiencing a devastating one-two-three punch: Two of her close family members died in quick succession, one in a tragic suicide. Her boss soon fired her from her administrative…
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by Erica Galos Alioto | @ericagalioto | June 5, 2015, 12:30 PM EST Sheryl Sandberg’s highly personal Facebook post earlier this week served as a reminder of how challenging it can be to deal with a grieving co-worker. A few days…
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Linda Aitchison | Friday 2 October 2015 I can’t remember much about returning to work after my husband Neil died. But then most things about those dark months remain a blur. Sometimes I was so bewildered I couldn’t find my…
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Sara Paulson, FLORIDA TODAY 9:18 a.m. EST November 27, 201 Soak up every moment you have with those you love. Because life doesn’t always warn you when it’s about to take a detour. That's Ed Barry's message. Two days after…
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Megan Devine Licensed clinical counselor, writer and grief advocate 11/24/2015 It starts earlier every year it seems. Holiday decorations hit the shelves the week before Halloween in my area. It's crazy. As though you need more reminders that the holidays…
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By JENA McGREGOR Washington Post | Wednesday, May 13, 2015 This week Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg is transitioning back to work, after her husband died May 1 in a tragic treadmill accident. She will begin by working at the office…
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A MUST READ for my fellow Law Enforcement and Military Friends…R. Glenn Kim Christiansen, KUSA-TV, Denver KUSA – As a teenager, Taylor Thyfault was exceptional. His ambition and passion led him to make a list of 25 future goals when…
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