Learning Outcome
- Gain an in-depth understanding of the stages of grief and bereavement, as well as the symptoms of grief
- Understand how to communicate with the bereaved and create a safe space for them to talk
- Learn about how line managers and other coworkers can help in the healing process
- Be able to support employees who are returning to work after bereavement leave
- Recognise the symptoms of traumatic grief and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Know when to seek professional help for grief and bereavement
- Develop your understanding of bereavement policy and bereavement support allowance
Description
The Supporting a Grieving Employee: A Manager’s Guide course is designed to provide managers and employees with a detailed understanding of bereavement policy and support in the workplace. It offers guidance on a range of topics from creating a safe space for employees to talk, to the signs and symptoms of traumatic grief.
Anyone who is suffering from bereavement needs time off work and support to recover, and this course discusses the rights of employees in regards to bereavement, from bereavement allowance to the different ways to support employees returning from bereavement leave. It will also familiarise learners with the stages of grief and bereavement to help speed up the healing process.
This course is not just for managers, but for anyone who wants to learn how to support a fellow colleague through difficult times by learning valuable counselling skills.
Why Choose this Supporting a Grieving Employee: A Manager’s Guide Course?
- Learning experience gained rapidly in related fields
- Certification for proof of acquired skills and knowledge
- Freedom to study in any location and at your own pace
- Support from dedicated tutors committed to online learning
Is This Course Right for You?
This course is designed to provide a valuable knowledge about Supporting a Grieving Employee: A Manager’s Guide. It provides an excellent way to get experience in related fields. Full-time and part-time learners are equally supported, and it can take just 20 to 30 hours to gain accreditation, with study periods being entirely customisable to your needs.
Certification
This course is CPD Certified by The CPD Certification Service. You’ll be eligible to apply for the CPD certified certificate once you complete the course

