This training is designed for agency leaders who manage or supervise staff, peers or volunteers who are impacted by loss and traumatic events, either in the course of their work, or in their personal lives. This session will provide an orientation to the broad range of assessment and intervention skills that provide support and stabilization for our teams and our agencies in loss situations.  We will also explore specific best practices, including a structure for low-impact debriefing after significant loss events and practical considerations about our own well-being as managers.

 Note:

• You must be prompt and present for the course. Any time missed will result in certificates not being issued.
• A certificate of attendance will be provided upon successful completion.

Learning Objectives:

• To increase knowledge about the process of grief, traumatic loss and impact of organizational change and transition
• To better understand the range of diverse responses workers will have when dealing with complex grief and multiple loss found in this sector
• To deepen an understanding of the role of managers in caring for staff, volunteers and community members experiencing stigmatized losses in both personal and professional arenas
• To begin an exploration of best practices and tools to respond effectively to loss, including Low Impact Debriefing practices
• To offer an opportunity for managers to work with a simple closure tool designed to support workers in “saying a good goodbye” in situations related to loss, change and transitions