Holiday Haze: Grief in the Workplace

The holiday season, while often filled with joy and celebration, can be a particularly challenging time for individuals experiencing grief. Balancing the demands of work and personal loss during this season can feel overwhelming. This special holiday-themed workshop will explore how grief manifests in the workplace and provide compassionate strategies for navigating your grief journey in a professional environment.

For employers and managers, this workshop offers valuable insights and practical tips to better support employees facing these challenges, helping to foster a grief-informed workspace rooted in care, understanding, and the holiday spirit of giving and compassion.

When: Thursday, December 19, 2024 7 – 8 PM ET

Where: Online

Cost: FREE! Or with an optional donation to support COPE families. RSVP on our website!

About our Facilitator:
Rashida Sanchez, MA, LMSW, FT is the Outreach & Engagement Manager and a group facilitator at COPE. She is a licensed Social Worker and certified Fellow of Thanatology through the Association of Death Education and Counseling. Rashida is passionate about viewing grief from a social justice perspective. Her research incorporates the experiences of children and adolescents, immigrant populations, and faith communities. She recognizes the importance of creating a supportive environment that allows grievers to feel validated and accepted.

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The information shared in this program is not intended to act as a substitute for any legal and mental health advice concerning individual situations; neither COPE, its Board of Directors, staff and personnel shall be responsible for any outcomes arising form any information or exercises provided in this program.