Organizations & Communities
Leadership Transitions
When a leadership transition takes place, organizations are faced with uncertainty and often fear around the uncertainty. There may be grief in losing the previous leader or hope that the new leader will come in to "save the day!"
Speaking, Small Groups & Workshops
I am able to speak or host workshops to make space for acknowledging, processing, and finding the new sense of belonging when there is loss, change, or lack of engagement. Every talk, workshop, and resource is made uniquely because no group, community, or situation is the same.
Evaluation & Consultation
Don't tell the other categories, but this is my favorite place to work. I am able to come into organizations and communities, evaluate where they are at, look at where they want to be, and provide recommendation and support to get there. This support doesn't fit in a box, it molds around your needs.
Transition Liaison
When a transition is taking place, especially when it involves leadership, having a liaison provides an external support to facilitate the transition through communication and transparency.
Grief in Workplaces & Communities
The Dougy Center
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Nationally recognized grief education resources, articles, and tools for supporting individuals and families after loss.
This is the space to provide tools, guides, and materials to help visitors learn more about your industry or services.
Grief does not stay at home when we come to work. It shows up in our workplaces, organizations, congregations, schools, volunteer groups, and communities. Whether it is the death of a colleague, a community member, or a loved one of someone on the team, loss affects individuals and the systems they are part of. Yet many leaders and organizations feel unprepared to respond when grief enters the workplace.
One of the most common situations organizations face is the death of a colleague. Team members may experience shock, sadness, anger, confusion, or anxiety while also trying to continue their day-to-day responsibilities. In these moments, compassionate communication, acknowledgment of the loss, opportunities for remembrance, and flexibility can help individuals and teams begin to process what has happened. Grief does not follow a timeline, and employees may continue to feel the impact long after memorial services have ended.
Another common challenge occurs when an employee experiences a significant personal loss and returns to work while grieving. Colleagues often want to be supportive but may be unsure what to say or do. Organizations can foster a culture of belonging by creating environments where grief is acknowledged rather than avoided. Leaders who model empathy, provide practical support, and encourage open communication help create workplaces where people feel seen, heard, and supported during life's most difficult transitions.
At Belonging, we help organizations and communities build grief-informed cultures through education, facilitated conversations, leadership support, workshops, and practical resources. Together, we can create spaces where people feel seen, heard, and connected through life's transitions.
Interested in bringing a grief-informed workplace workshop to your organization or community group?
Contact Kristina to discuss presentations, leadership training, facilitated conversations, or customized support for your team.