Relationships are Defined by How They End: The Importance of Acknowledging Loss at Work

• By: Elaine Edelman, PhD, LCSW, CASAC-Adv. Kansas State University
• January 19th, 2026
• collective mourning, cultural mourning rituals, emotional well-being, grief and loss, leadership empathy, organizational culture, staff engagement, Winter 2026 Issue, workplace support
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Death, as well as other major losses, is dealt with differently by different agencies and at different times in the life of an agency. Our “work family” is often an important part of our lives, so it is important to realize that dealing with loss at work sets the tone for how these...

Workplace Wellness: Taking Care of Our Most Precious Resource – Our Employees

• By: Mary Pender Greene, LCSW-R, CGP MPG Consulting
• January 1st, 2016
• burnout, compassion fatigue, employee well-being, mental health, stigma, substance abuse, workplace support, workplace wellness
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The majority of workplace wellness programs are focused on enhancing physical wellness, such as stress management, promoting weight, and smoking cessation. While physical wellness continues to be a hot topic, there are other important issues in the workplace that are less often part of the...