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Navigating Grief in the Library: Compassionate Communication and Support Strategies

Navigating Grief in the Library: Compassionate Communication and Support Strategies

2025-06-25T14:00:00 2025-06-25T15:00:00 Navigating Grief in the Library: Compassionate Communication and Support Strategies

Through this program we will consider how to address the sensitive topic of grief in professional settings, offering practical guidance on how to communicate with empathy and provide meaningful communicative support. Grief is a complex human experience.

We will consider strategies for fostering a supportive and compassionate work environment while maintaining respect for individual experiences.

As a result of this program, attendees will:

  • Recognize the many ways forms of grief in our library workplace
  • Understand how to provide supportive communication techniques with respect
  • Develop strategies for creating a supportive work culture that acknowledges and accommodates grief

This project is made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan

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Start: June 25, 2025 2:00 PM

End: June 25, 2025 3:00 PM

Through this program we will consider how to address the sensitive topic of grief in professional settings, offering practical guidance on how to communicate with empathy and provide meaningful communicative support. Grief is a complex human experience.

We will consider strategies for fostering a supportive and compassionate work environment while maintaining respect for individual experiences.

As a result of this program, attendees will:

  • Recognize the many ways forms of grief in our library workplace
  • Understand how to provide supportive communication techniques with respect
  • Develop strategies for creating a supportive work culture that acknowledges and accommodates grief

This project is made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan

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