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Grief at Work | Free 45-Minute Discussion and Reflection – March 14 For those in DEI and public service, workplace grief is more than personal loss—it’s the weight of work undone, careers disrupted, and dreams deferred. It’s the fear of the next shoe to drop and the painful reality of watching others celebrate the very changes that have caused your distress. Grief in the workplace isn’t always obvious, but it lingers. It shows up in exhaustion, uncertainty, job insecurity, and the slow erosion of meaningful work. And it doesn’t disappear at the office door—it follows us into meetings, into expectations, and into quiet moments when the weight feels too heavy. It can be both an individual journey and a collective, group experience. Let’s talk about it. Join me this Friday for a free 45-minute discussion and reflection on how we acknowledge workplace grief while still showing up for our work, our teams, and—most importantly—ourselves. #layoffs #DEI #DOGE #publicservice #workplacegrief #griefeducator #griefatwork #leadership ?? Friday, March 14 | 12:00–12:45 PM ET ?? Zoom Registration | https://lnkd.in/ece9XNQ7 ?? Read more here | https://lnkd.in/eh4TBHKf

? Exciting News! ? Whole Person Consulting is on the move—literally! This June, my family and I are relocating to Bern, Switzerland, and I couldn’t be more excited for this next chapter. The best part? My work with coaching, consulting, and facilitation will continue seamlessly! I’ll still be serving my U.S.-based clients virtually, helping leaders and teams build resilience, set boundaries, and create meaningful impact. I look forward to expanding to global clients as well. Change is a powerful teacher, and I’m grateful for this opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. If you’re navigating a big transition too, let’s connect! ???? #WholePersonConsulting #Coaching #LeadershipConsulting #Facilitation #Leadership #GriefEducation #NewBeginnings #SwitzerlandBound Alexandra Pflaumer, M.S. (Psych.), SPHR, SHRM-SCP, ACC

Grief. Doesn't. Clock. Out. People don't like to talk about death. Or don't know how to. The reality is that there are millions of people grieving each day, and workplaces should be prepared to support grieving employees. This starts with foundational listening and communication skills for leaders and continues into the benefits and resources we offer. When we support employees in their most challenging moments (which can be as simple as making them feel seen), we prevent decreases in productivity and retention. Want to learn more about how we can provide grief education, consulting, and skill-building to leaders? Message us or email [email protected] #griefeducation #griefatwork #leadershipdevelopment #communicationskills

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, let’s turn some love inward. Take a moment to reflect—what does self-love truly mean to you? Is it setting boundaries? Speaking kindly to yourself? Prioritizing rest? Whatever it is, write it down and embrace it this week. #mondaymindfulness #journaling #personaldevelopment

I’ve found it meaningful for my family to make small moments to remember my mom aka Nana Ann. When she passed, my oldest was only 2.5, but verbal and curious enough that he kept pressing us why he couldn’t video call Nana in heaven. We found age-appropriate grief and death books that helped us navigate these conversations. The traditions we have around holidays and her heaven anniversary also help keep her love alive, particularly for my oldest and me. On her Heaven anniversary, we pick up flowers and make an organic wreath that we can set out in the water. This year, we found a beautiful hike along a cliff’s edge south of Combate. While we set the wreath off, another hiker noticed that we were having a sentimental moment and took some photos of us, which I’m so grateful for. Here’s a collage of our day. If you are supporting a grieving child, please review my ‘children’s grief’ virtual bookshelf for some book recommendations. #motherlessdaughters #grief #grievingchild https://lnkd.in/enfRXrtE

Today marks the five year anniversary that my vibrant, strong, loving mother passed from complications with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. As I reflect on this fifth anniversary of losing her, I realize how much my relationship with grief has changed. I would be honored if you read my reflection on how my mother's love, and my own grief, has impacted my awareness and evolved my own thinking. There is no right way to grieve. There is no timeline. You are forever changed and that is ok. Grief exists because of the love. And the more we make space to honor ourselves and others, the more real we can get as a society that this is already a path so many are on, and will be on. #grief #motherlessdaughters #griefcoach #Fleukemia https://lnkd.in/e9dN8rev

For a free discussion on parental grief, register for this event on February 11th by grief expert David Kessler, FACHE. A year after losing my mom, I was finally ready to seek out resources to help me understand and move through my grief. I signed up for Kessler’s online program, Tender Hearts, to give me information and journal prompts in bite-sized pieces. You can find more about that program and others (including many free) at grief.com https://lnkd.in/ewKR7JPF #motherlessdaughters #grief

I used to think meditation was too “woo woo” for me. The truth? I was a striver who struggled to sit still and honor my emotions. But grief gave me no choice—I had to get real with my feelings. I’m still a baby meditator, but the biggest gift of the practice has been feeling more connected to my mother’s love. And I’ve learned that you don’t need 30–60 minutes for it to make a difference. Even 5–10 minutes can bring peace, especially with meditations designed for grief. I use the ones in my Peloton app, but there are plenty of free options on YouTube if you’re looking for support. If you’re grieving, know that you’re not alone. #GriefHealing #MeditationForGrief #MindfulMoments

One of the deepest compliments I ever received was from one of my friend’s moms when she wrote in a card that my love, and mothering, I learned in the likeness of my mother. Every day I have the opportunity to honor her love by showing it to others. This #mondaymindfulness is a prompt for loss. I ask you to reflect on how you honor your loved one in their likeness. What is that kernel of them that you take with you and model each day? If your loss was a complicated relationship, an alternative prompt is: How do you embrace life now because of your loss?

This week, we are once again in the beautiful island of Puerto Rico over my mother’s heaven anniversary. Being away this week each year allows me to take in precious time with my family, hold space for myself, and remove the obligation I put on myself to be upbeat and cheerful. After 5 years, I still find myself in shock.. how my energetic, 59 year old mother succumbed so quickly to leukemia. This year, I also sit with great appreciation and purpose that my mother’s uninhibited love has set me on a path as a grief educator and coach. My posts will solely focus on grief and loss this week. I believe the world is a more beautiful place when we can create space and show up for people in their most painful moments. In doing so, we are helping that person experience a full emotion cycle that helps them process, feel seen and safe. It is also time we stop avoiding mortality and gain awareness that this is a journey we will all one day be on. While not the typical beach read (!), I’ve taken with me a book on grief and loss in life and relationships by David Kessler, FACHE and Louise Hay. One quote from it sits with me today, “honoring the love— that’s what I’m going to do from here on out.” #griefandloss #motherlessdaughters #leukemia