About the Workplace Grief Site My interest in grief in the workplace began many years ago when I was a medical student, a resident and a practicing physician and experienced grief in the workplace setting that was not handled well. The Workplace Grief site is an extension of the Journey of Hearts™ website, a site devoted to anyone grieving a loss. This site contains information to help employees, co-workers and managers better understand the normal grief response. Grief, from all causes, has been found to cost the workplace more than $75.1 billion a year.* The Workplace Grief: Managing Grief and Loss in the Worplace also provides helpful articles, books and resources to assist employees, co-workers and managers in helping those in the workplace grieving a loss.    * Source: The Grief Recovery Institute In 2003 the Grief Recovery Institute published a study revealing the impact of grief on the workplace. All total impact of grief on employees at work caused by the death of loved ones or a close friend, divorce, family crises, financial losses, pet losses and other major life events total more than $75.1 billion.

The Information on this site is designed to support, not replace, an existing physician-patient, provider-patient relationship. Dr. Dyer regrets that she is unable to answer any specific medical, mental or health related emails. Please contact your health care provider if you need specific questions answered. © 2009. Kirsti A. Dyer MD, MS. Journey of Hearts. Some Rights Reserved. Images created using Pipp Notebook and Louise Docker Blue Flower. Both Royalty Free Use. Lily Microsoft Clipart. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 License.