Grief Talks

YOUR DEDICATED GRIEF BUDDIES
- Workshops
- Facilitation
- Keynote speaking
- Community events

21/11/2024

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We’re thrilled to announce our new partnership with Grief Talks , led by the incredible Katrina Shaw.
Together, Mindfull Aus and Grief Talks are committed to providing informed education, workshops, events, and support around Grief, Bereavement, and Loss.

They aren’t your typical grief educators. They are here to showcase that talking about the hard stuff doesn’t always have to be a sombre experience – it can be enlightening and empowering, too.

They recognise that grief extends far beyond bereavement and takes diverse forms. By combining lived experience with expert knowledge, Grief Talks help you better understand and live alongside grief, loss and significant change.

Born from lived experience and developed by qualified professionals, talking about all forms of grief, giving you the tools to navigate challenges and support others who may be struggling.

Combined, believe in proactive education that is backed by evidence-informed practice to create sustainable change.

Our mission together is to continue to normalise conversations around grief whilst providing evidence-informed strategies through workshops, professional development and speaking events across corporate settings, schools and local communities. 🌿💙

Check out their page and learn more about the amazing work they do by following the link on our Partnership page: https://www.mindfullaus.org/partner-profiles/grief-talks

05/09/2024

Hit 💜 if you relate to this at all.

We like to describe grief like putting on a new pair of glasses. At first, our grief distorts our vision, making things blurry and challenging. We feel a bit wobbly and it taints our view and experience. However, with time, patience and integration, the new glasses allow us to focus on things we may never have noticed before. It gives us a clearer perspective, filtering out the stuff that doesn't matter and zooming in on what does.

Whether your glasses are currently blurred or crystal clear, there's no doubt that grief it changes the way you see the world.

03/09/2024

Are you a neurodivergent griever? Can you relate to any of these? 💛

Although we all grieve differently, it is undeniable that there are certain societal expectations regarding grief. These expectations and assumptions may not align with the diverse ways in which neurodivergent individuals experience and express their grief. Some of the differences we might notice are:

✨ Sensory processing
🗣 Communication preferences
💟 Emotional regulation
🧠 Executive functioning

All of these differences however, do not equal deficits. It is possible for us to create more inclusive and supportive environments for those processing grief, for all neurotypes by:

✅ Removing judgement
✅ Respecting individual experiences
✅ Remembering that physical touch is not for everyone
✅ Offering alternatives for processing grief

If you want to know more, check out our latest blog post by our friend, psychologist and neurodivergent woman .psych that digs a bit deeper into this topic! Or comment 'blog' and we'll send the link to you DM's!

26/08/2024

Share this post with someone who needs this gentle reminder today💌

22/08/2024

We can feel grief in our bodies as well as our heart and mind 🙇‍♂️

The book 'The body keeps the score' by is a great deep dive into how this works.

Have you ever wondered why sometimes you may be feeling a little 'off' around a certain time of year, or perhaps a particular situation triggers sensations throughout your body. Sometimes we aren't consciously aware that we are having a grief response but our body may still react.

19/08/2024

Have you had to return to work after a loss? 💔

For some people the return to work is a welcome distraction, whereas for others it can be SO hard. We may not always have the choice about when we return to work due to inflexible policy requirements or financial reasoning which is a further stress on top of the grief we are already experiencing.

Whichever camp you fall into, we want you to know some of our recommendations that may help:
✨ Firstly, you're ALLOWED to take time off. If your workplace policy is inflexible, consider requesting a medical certificate. Adjusting to this new normal takes time and requires rest.
✨ You get to choose what information is shared with who. This is your decision and no-one elses.
✨ Be aware of your legal rights if possible, such as leave policies but also state laws. This can support you in setting boundaries.
✨ Most workplaces with over 15 employees have access to an employment support scheme, which includes counselling sessions. Find out if this is something you're able to utilise and use it!

If you're struggling to return to work or find that your workplace is being unsupportive, please reach out and we will do what we can to help you 🫶

12/08/2024

Pop a 👏🏼 if you agree that grief and joy can co-exist!

*Words written by JoelakaMaG on X

07/08/2024

Throw back to last year when we hosted a Dying to Know day event in partnership with , bringing community together to explore grief and loss in all it's forms. This year, you'll find us talking on a panel at all about the power of creating connections.

Dying to Know day is an annual campaign that aims to break the stigma of talking about death, dying and grief. This years theme is 'personalising end of life wishes and creating connections' with hundreds of free events available across Australia.

Connection has been an integral part in navigating our grief for everyone here at Grief Talks and we hope that through our resources, you're able to find connections that support your grief, too.

For all things personal wishes, we are so grateful to our friends over at for doing incredible work to make it easier for you to document your end of life wishes securely and with simplicity. Check them out!

05/08/2024

Because it's not just a tick box.

Have you experienced the following at work?

Unable to express feelings with leadership
Boundaries not respected on numerous occasions
Lack of human skills such as communication and empathy

Workplaces have a duty of care to their staff to provide a safe, inclusive and empathetic space yet even in 2024, many are missing the mark. We want to see change in how workplaces support their staff through challenges through

Flexibility and reasonable adjustments
Policy reviews and updates
Up-skilling and education
Respect and compassion

We believe that every employer should enthusiastically engage in pro-active support that develops positive culture, compassionate communication and puts wellbeing first. If you agree, let's chat! Email [email protected] for more information on our services.

02/08/2024

People most commonly know grief to be an experience following a death, but there are many things that we can grieve for. Some of these may be a primary loss, some of them may be a secondary loss. Whatever it is you're grieving, every experience is valid.

28/07/2024

SAVE this post for later 📌💌

Here's a few of our tips for writing a condolence card...
✏️ Use the persons name and share memories of them, if you have any.
✏️Consider a card that is unique to the individual. If they like a bit of dark humour, can you find a card that reflects that?
✏️Avoid platitudes or assumptions about faith/beliefs.
✏️Can you pair the card with a thoughtful gift or food delivery?

A meaningful message doesn't have to be complicated, it just has be personal and authentic for the person to know you're thinking of them.

25/07/2024

What words or phrases have deeply touched your heart during a time of grief? 💚

Two words may be enough, but sometimes we want to say more. Don't be afraid to acknowledge their pain. A gentle reminder that words hold a lot of meaning but so do actions. If you say you'll be there, please continue to show up.

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