Communicating with and Supporting Grieving Colleagues

This self-guided module will focus on grief-sensitive communication within healthcare teams. It will build on core grief literacy and mentalization concepts to strengthen everyday communication and explore the multiple layers of loss that can be present in healthcare settings, including patient death, the loss of a colleague, and personal losses that are carried into the workplace. It will examine how these experiences, whether recent or cumulative, can influence interactions, leadership decisions, and team dynamics over time.

This resource module will:
• Explore how grief and cumulative stress can shape communication between colleagues
• Examine common workplace dynamics where grief may be present but unspoken
• Introduce grief-sensitive communication strategies grounded in mentalization
• Offer practical language for checking in, repairing ruptures, and setting boundaries
• Highlight how grief-sensitive team communication can support well-being, safety, and care quality

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