WORKPLACE GRIEF SUPPORT WORKSHOP

Helping organizations respond to loss with clarity, consistency, and compassion.

When an employee is grieving, managers and teams don’t always know how to respond. Without guidance, even well-intentioned efforts can feel inconsistent—or might unintentionally cause harm.

This 45–60 minute interactive workshop gives employees and managers practical, effective strategies that align with their workplace’s culture and policies.

WORKSHOP STRUCTURE

Phase 1 – Organizational Insight

  • Brief meeting with HR/managers to understand policies, communication norms, and challenges
  • Ensures workshop is relevant and tailored

Phase 2 – Organization-Wide Workshop

  • Recognizing sources of loss and expressions of grief
  • Compassionate Condolences: What to say (and what not to say)
  • Tips for offering support to colleagues

Participant Takeaways

  • Clear, usable language for real conversations
  • Confidence to offer kindness and concern to colleagues navigating transitions
  • Tools for navigating grief in everyday workplace interactions

RESOURCES & PRICING

  • Tier 1 – Virtual Training: $550–$750
    • eBook copies of Kindred Grief Care for participants
    • Digital handouts summarizing key takeaways
    • Ideal for virtual delivery and small teams
  • Tier 2 – In-Person Training: $1,200–$1,800
    • Paperback copies of Kindred Grief Care for participants
    • Printed handouts summarizing key takeaways
    • Ideal for in-person workshops and larger groups

Pricing adjusted based on organization size and type (non-profit versus private sector). In-person workshops are available throughout Chittenden and Addison Counties in Vermont. Other locations include additional travel fees.

WHY GRIEF LITERACY MATTERS
Supporting employees during times of grief strengthens trust, engagement, and retention. A thoughtful, consistent approach creates an atmosphere where people feel genuinely cared about—even through life’s most difficult periods.

WHY PARTNER WITH FRANCESCA LYNN ARNOLDY

Francesca is a community doula with 15+ years supporting people through birth, death, and grief. She is the author of multiple books on grief and a published researcher with the Vermont Conversation Lab, specializing in StoryListening—an approach that strengthens connection through attuned presence and receptivity.

Her work bridges trusted practices with real-world applications, helping organizations reduce uncertainty, respond skillfully, and foster a culture where employees feel genuinely supported. Let’s connect and talk more about the needs and goals of your workplace.

Francesca Lynn Arnoldy
(802) 578-2458