Loss, grief, and trauma in the workplace / Neil Thompson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Thompson, Neil, 1955-

Series:

Death, value and meaning series

Death, value, and meaning series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Employees--Psychological aspects.

Employees.

Interpersonal relations.

Management--Psychological aspects.

Management.

Psychology, Industrial.

Quality of work life.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (174 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Amityville, N.Y. : Baywood Pub., c2009.

Summary:

The workplace is not immune to the problems, pressures, and challenges presented by experiences of loss and trauma and the grief reactions they produce. This clearly written, well-crafted book offers important insights and understanding to help us appreciate the difficulties involved and prepare ourselves for dealing with such demanding situations when they arise. People's experiences of loss and trauma are, of course, not left at the factory gate or the office door. Nor are loss and traumatic events absent from the workplace itself. Loss, grief, and trauma are very much a part of life - and that includes working life. Executives, managers, human resource professionals, and employee assistance staff need to have at least a basic understanding of how loss, grief, and trauma affect people in the workplace. This book provides that foundation of understanding and offers guidance on how to find out more about these vitally important workplace issues.The text provides a valuable blend of theory and practice that will be of interest to those involved in management, human resources, and organizational studies as well as those interested in the social scientific study of loss, grief, and trauma - and, of course, to those involved in the helping professions. It is essential reading for anyone concerned with making the workplace a more humane and effective environment, or anyone wishing to develop an understanding of the complexities of loss, grief, and trauma in our lives.

Contents:

Cover

Title

Copyright

Dedication

Contents

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgments

About the Author

INTRODUCTION

Valuing People

Loss: Breadth and Depth

Trauma and the Terrorist Threat

A History of Neglect

Plan of the Book

References

CHAPTER 1: Understanding Loss, Grief and Trauma

Loss

Grief

Trauma

The Implications of Terrorism

Conclusion

CHAPTER 2: Loss and Grief in the Workplace

A Typology of Organizations

Loss in the Workplace

Complications in Grieving

Workplace Well-Being

CHAPTER 3: Trauma in the Workplace

Understanding Trauma

The Helping Professions

Traumatic Events in the Workplace

Trauma Enters the Workplace

The Effects of Trauma

Dealing with Trauma

Trauma and Terrorism

CHAPTER 4: The Policy Context

A Culture of Compliance

A Culture of Commitment

Health, Safety and the Duty of Care

Employment Law Responsibilities

Policy Imperatives

CHAPTER 5: Providing Care and Support

Staff Care and Workplace Well-Being

Typical Grieving

Complicated" Grieving

Responding to Trauma

How Can We Help?

CHAPTER 6: Helps and Hindrances

Dos and Don'ts When Reaching Out to a Mourner

Helping

Hindering

CHAPTER 7: Conclusion

The Human Dimension of Organizational Life

Meaning and Spirituality

The Central Role of Leadership

Empowerment and Growth

The Importance of Community

Guide to Further Learning

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 137-147) and index.

ISBN:

1-315-22418-6

0-89503-754-8

9781315224183

OCLC:

995849328