Unpacking Grief and Trauma in the Workplace

In this episode of the Teaching Journeys Podcast, Dave Roberts deep dives into a critical topic: workplace responses to grief and trauma. I speak with Claire M. Schwartz, a certified professional coach, grief and trauma recovery strategist, Reiki master teacher, spiritual counselor, and trauma survivor. Claire highlights the importance of compassion and humanity in the workplace, particularly when employees face loss or trauma. Sharing personal experiences, discussing the inadequacy of current bereavement policies and shedding light on 'presenteeism', Claire's insights underscore the need for employers to prioritize emotional wellness and provide genuine support for grieving employees.Claire's Bio. Claire M. Schwartz is the owner and founder of Miriam's Well Healing, LLC. :You Can Heal Your Grief.She has a Bachelor's of Arts degree. She's a certified professional coach, grief and trauma recovery strategist, Reiki master teacher, spiritual counselor, and trauma survivor. She is also a member of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress. Claire has been in private practice for over 15 years, taught multiple grief and trauma workshops, hosted grief retreats, taught twice at the Global Grief Conference, and has been a podcast guest across the country.She is also the author of Putting Out the Fire, Nurturing Mind, Body, and Spirit in the First Week of Loss, which has been called the most practical advice for the immediately bereaved available today.Claire's Contact Information( Emails and Links)[email protected]@gmail.comhttps://www.youcanhealyourgrief.com/Facebook Profile: Claire M. Schwartzhttps://www.facebook.com/claire.m.schwartz.5/Facebook Page: Miriam’s Well Healinghttps://www.facebook.com/miriamswellhealingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fearlessgrieving/@fearlessgrievingLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/clairemschwartzBOOK:Putting Out the Fire https://www.youcanhealyourgrief.com/putting-out-the-fireSchedule a No Cost Client Consultation https://www.schedulista.com/schedule/miriamswellhealingllc/choose_time?provider_id=1073797991&service_id=1073972567Apply for Organizational Support: https://www.youcanhealyourgrief.com/organizationalsupportThe Teaching Journeys Podcast is available on your favorite podcast platforms. To find out more about Dave, go to bootsyandangel.com and psychologyprofessorandminister.com