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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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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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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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 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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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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Ken Page | Psychotherapist and author 11/16/2015 9:23 am EST Dr. Jamie Turndorf (aka Dr. Love) is a psychotherapist, media personality, and bestselling author. In "Love Never Dies: How to Reconnect and Make Peace with the Deceased," she shares insights…
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Rebecca Ferdinand’s death after a short battle with cancer puts the focus on how young widowed fathers often struggle to cope when tragedy strikes By Rob Kemp |9:10AM BST 06 May 2015 As Rio Ferdinand announced his wife Rebecca’s untimely…
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Nov 12, 2015 02:05 PM By Susan Scutti People who experienced the death of a parent during childhood have twice the risk of suicide in the long-term compared to others, say researchers from Aarhus University in Denmark. The risk is…
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Grief – Supporting Male Emotions After the Loss R. Glenn Kelly November 17, 2015 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…
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Researchers call for hospitals to establish bereavement programs Dana-Farber Cancer Institute "While most people adjust to the loss of a loved one over time, it's estimated that 10 to 20 percent develop dysfunctional bereavement, which can lead to problems such…
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Emotions in male grief must flow like a stream Below is an excert from Sometimes I Cry in The Shower and the chapter "The River of Grief." While excerpted midway through the chapter, it discusses the analogy of how emotions…
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By Cheryl Scott Saturday, Oct 31, 2015 12:00 AM As an only child, I treasured our holiday gatherings, filled with my large and animated extended family. As an adult, I appreciate those get-togethers even more. But now, there’s an…
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Learning how to deal with grief during the holidays By Andy Kozlowski November 4, 2015 METRO DETROIT — Halloween is over, and for many the holiday season has begun. It’s an exciting time when friends and family reconnect. But for…
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New spice and tea business helps family rise from tragedy October 12, 2015 6:30 am • Jim Holland Journal staff When profound personal tragedies rocked Jeanne and Kylea Wagner’s world, they found solace in the foundation of family and friends….
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Hypnotherapy used to treat smoking, insomnia and grief By Deborah Neyens, correspondent November 1, 2015 | 10:31 pm Look into my eyes … Many people are familiar with hypnosis as a stage act. In a club or theater setting, a…
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How Rescuing a Shelter Dog Helped to Heal My Grieving Heart Many of us rescue animals not only because we value them, but also because deep down we’re trying to heal the lost, abandoned, and vulnerable parts of ourselves. Lisa…
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Let's Remove the Words 'At Least' From Our Vocabulary About Grief Alana Rosenstein Become a fan Mother, social worker, dementia care advocate, pregnancy-loss survivor. If we're honest, most of us have done it: Heard about a tragic loss and…
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Grieving for a family changed forever Article Last Updated: Saturday, October 31, 2015 7:55pm Wendy Rice Each of us has a special day that changes one’s life. Mine was 12 years ago Oct. 31 when my daughter passed away while…
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Research reveals man’s sense of grief and helplessness in response to woman’s abortion By Randall K. O’Bannon, NRL Director of Education & Research Editor’s note. This story appears in the October digital edition of National Right to Life News. All…
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Frievalds: A grieving husband's advice on grief Thursday, September 3, 2015 John Freivalds Freivalds runs an international communications firm in Lexington. By John Freivalds Freivalds runs an international communications firm in Lexington Never did I imagine that my wife Margo’s…
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Bigger Than You Kerrie L Cooper Become a fan kerrie l. cooper. founder, kindred. building communities of support to get you through life’s biggest hurdles. be less alone. wearekindred.org At some point in your life you will face something bigger…
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OPINION: Grief part of life – so drop the taboo By Erin Kavanagh-Hall 5:30 AM Thursday Oct 22, 2015 With death being one of the only two certainties on this planet, we're all going to lose someone special at…
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