What If We Just Called It Grief?
We happily talk about loss and change, yet the word grief still makes us pull back. What if naming it…
Grief First Aid
Grief touches all of us, yet when someone experiences loss, many of us feel unprepared. We may not know what to say, what to do, or how to support someone without getting it wrong.
Grief First Aid helps change that.
Our approach is grounded in a public health understanding of grief: most people are supported through loss by the people around them — family, friends, colleagues and community — while only a small proportion require specialist or clinical support.
We help peers and leaders recognise when someone may be struggling and give them the confidence and skills to respond with compassion, care and within the boundaries of their role.
Why it matters
Why it matters in the workplace
Grief First Aid equips workplaces with practical, non-clinical skills to help people respond to loss and build psychological safety.
Workplaces can sometimes mistake grief-related behaviours for performance concerns. This can create unnecessary risk, misunderstanding and harm.
Becoming a Grief First Aider gives you the tools to help change this.
You will learn how to create safe and supportive conversations, reduce the stigma surrounding grief, and help colleagues, friends and community members access the support they need.
By building your grief literacy, you can contribute to a workplace culture where grief is recognised, conversations are welcomed, and people feel heard, respected and supported. Build your grief literacy and become a confident source of support.
80%
of grieving employees report that they do not receive meaningful support
30%
say their grief is not acknowledged
Source: Grief First Aid
The GRIEF Action Plan
A simple, practical framework for everyday workplace moments.
Through our GRIEF Action Plan, we provide a simple, practical and evidence-informed framework for responding to grief in everyday workplace moments.
G
Give space and presence
R
Respect that grief is unique
I
Invite conversation (without forcing it)
E
Empathise
F
Facilitate further support
Because grief doesn’t always need an expert response. Sometimes, what matters most is having someone who knows how to be there.
- Practical
- Evidence-informed
- Deeply human
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Ready When You Are
Your next step can simply be a conversation.
If you’re unsure where to begin, a free phone call is a gentle first step. Jodie will listen, learn a little about what you’re experiencing and help you decide what kind of support may be right for you.
No pressure. No obligation. Just a conversation.