When to Step Away During Periods of Grief
21mGeneral2025-05-05
Authors
Madecraft
Full-Service Learning Content Company
Maryann Udel
Course details
Grief can deeply impact focus, productivity, and well-being, making it challenging to maintain workplace performance. In this course, Maryann Udel guides you through recognizing when time off is essential and preparing for a manageable transition. Learn techniques for organizing work, setting boundaries, and building a support system to protect your mental well-being. By the end of this course, you'll be equipped to navigate grief's challenges with resilience and confidently balance your return to work.
Learning objectives
Recognize when time off is essential for mental well-being.
Identify early signs of grief impacting work performance.
Communicate effectively with supervisors about grief and leave needs.
Prioritize urgent tasks and organize responsibilities before taking leave.
Establish a supportive network within your team.
Set boundaries to avoid burnout upon returning.
Develop a phased re-entry plan for a balanced return.
Practice self-compassion and build resilience for future challenges.
Learning objectives
Recognize when time off is essential for mental well-being.
Identify early signs of grief impacting work performance.
Communicate effectively with supervisors about grief and leave needs.
Prioritize urgent tasks and organize responsibilities before taking leave.
Establish a supportive network within your team.
Set boundaries to avoid burnout upon returning.
Develop a phased re-entry plan for a balanced return.
Practice self-compassion and build resilience for future challenges.
Skills covered
Compensation and BenefitsWell-Being and Self-CareHuman ResourcesLimited SeriesProfessional Development
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Assess the impact of grief in the workplace
1. Recognize When a Break is Needed
- 02 - Spot early signs of grief impacting work
- 03 - Talk about grief and bereavement with your supervisor
2. Prepare Effectively for Time Away
- 04 - Organize work tasks to prepare for bereavement leave
- 05 - Build a professional support system
- 06 - Set boundaries to prepare for leave
3. Ease Back into Work Post-Leave
- 07 - Take a phased approach to returning from leave
- 08 - Reconnect with colleagues after bereavement leave
- 09 - Practice self-compassion with emotional limits
Conclusion
- 10 - Build resilience for future challenges