Understanding Grief and Cultural Sensitivity
What to Expect from This Course
Everyone grieves, but mourning doesn’t look the same for everyone. The way we understand and express grief is often shaped by cultural, spiritual, and community traditions.
This 1-hour session helps managers and teams explore how diverse practices across the UK can influence responses to death, bereavement, and support needs in the workplace.
Duration: 1 hour
Target Audience: Managers, team Leaders, All staff.
Before attending, many participants shared that they:
Weren’t sure what to say or how to approach someone who is grieving
Worried about saying the wrong thing or overstepping when someone's beliefs or background may influence how they grieve
Felt unsure about how different belief systems shape grief rituals and expectations
After just one hour:
Confidence levels have increased across all participants
Attendees reported feeling more aware, better equipped, and more reflective in how they approach grief in multicultural teams.
Participants highlighted key takeaways such as:
“Awareness of alternative mourning practices and how to offer support”
“Steps to go through and the importance of curiosity”
“Being mindful of different practices without making assumptions”
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Have you seen our Why Grief Training Matters and our full Workplace Grief Awareness Training Series?
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