Grief & Loss Training for the Losses We Don’t Talk About
Because grief isn’t only about death — it’s about the lives, relationships, safety, and futures people never got to have.
WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT
New Way to Understand Grief — Beyond Death and Bereavement
Most grief education focuses on loss through death. This training expands the conversation to include the quiet, cumulative, and socially invisible losses that shape how people show up at work, at home, and in community.
This includes grief related to:
Estranged or unsafe family relationships
The loss of a “normal” or secure childhood
Losing trust, safety, or stability
Health changes, disability, or dependence
Identity shifts and unrealized life paths
Divorce, addiction recovery, or relational rupture
The grief of becoming independent later than expected — or not in the way you imagined
These losses don’t always come with casseroles or sympathy cards — but they carry just as much emotional weight.
What This Grief & Loss Training Teaches
Participants will learn how to:
Recognize hidden and cumulative grief
Understand how grief affects the nervous system, behavior, and decision-making
Normalize emotional responses without pathologizing them
Identify unhealthy coping patterns — and replace them with safer alternatives
Build language for loss that reduces shame and isolation
Support others without trying to “fix” or minimize pain
This is education and skill-building, not therapy — and it’s designed to meet people where they are.
Who Benefits From Grief & Loss Training
This training is ideal for:
Employers and leadership teams
HR professionals and people managers
Wellness and DEI initiatives
Fitness, coaching, and performance environments
Faith-based and community groups
Individuals navigating major life transitions
Organizations supporting caregivers, first responders, or high-stress roles
If your people are human, they bring grief with them — whether it’s visible or not.
Format, Length, and Logistics
Sessions are interactive, reflective, and grounded in psychological safety — not forced sharing.
Length: Standard format is a 60-120 minutes training (can be offered as one session or split into two shorter sessions).
Delivery: Available virtual (live) or on-site at your school, district office, or conference.
Location: Based in Wisconsin; travel or hybrid options available for districts outside the area.
Audience Size: Ideal group size is 15–40 participants; larger groups can be accommodated with adjustments.
Custom programs for organizations and teams