# Jen Brighty Grief Coach > Grief Coach | Helping You Navigate Loss With Support ## Posts - [7 Reasons Creative Bereavement Workshops Can Help You in Grief](https://jenbrightygriefcoach.com/7-reasons-creative-bereavement-workshops-grief/): Talking about it doesn’t always come easily – and that’s okay. Sometimes, moving forward begins not with words, but with creativity. Creative bereavement workshops offer a gentle space to explore your emotions through art, craft, or simple hands-on activities. You don’t need to be artistic or good at anything – it’s about the process, not perfection. Here are 7 reasons why creative workshops can be such a powerful way to support yourself while grieving. 1. Creativity Reduces Stress and Boosts Your Mood When you use the creative side of your brain, you naturally reduce stress hormones and boost your mood. Activities […] - [The F Word: Funeral](https://jenbrightygriefcoach.com/the-f-word-funeral/): The funeral signifies the end for most people. But when it’s your loved one who has passed, the funeral can represent the beginning. A new beginning that we didn’t want. The time between losing our loved one and the funeral is generally filled with jobs. Admin around getting the death certificate, telling people, arranging the funeral, attending to your loved one’s belongings, surviving on adrenaline, floating through the days. There are many messages, offers of help, kind words, flowers – in such abnormal quantities that they can be overwhelming, although it’s nice to know that people care. Then the day arrives. […] - [What Does Grieving 'Properly' Even Mean?](https://jenbrightygriefcoach.com/what-does-grieving-properly-even-mean/): One thing I hear a lot in my work as a grief coach is this: “I don’t think I’ve grieved properly.“ It usually comes with a quiet kind of guilt – a sense that something has been missed, or done wrong. So I often ask: “What do you think grieving properly should have looked like?” That’s when people pause. Because most of us carry this invisible checklist about grief – one we’ve absorbed from films, media, or how others around us reacted. Grief isn’t neat. And it certainly isn’t a one-size-fits-all experience. There’s No ‘Right’ Way to Grieve Some people cry, […] - [5 Hidden Costs of Employee Absence Due to Grief](https://jenbrightygriefcoach.com/hidden-costs-employee-absence-grief/): When an employee experiences a bereavement, most businesses focus on the immediate – offering condolences and a few days of compassionate leave. But grief doesn’t work to a schedule, and the real costs to your organisation often go unnoticed. Here are 5 hidden costs of employee absence due to grief. 1. Productivity Loss When an employee is grieving, their ability to focus and perform at their usual level is significantly affected. Concentration suffers, errors increase, and efficiency drops. Work gets redistributed to colleagues or simply left unfinished, creating a backlog that affects the whole team. 2. Increased Absence Grief is a […] ## Pages - [Cookie Policy](https://jenbrightygriefcoach.com/cookie-policy/): Cookie Policy Effective date: July 22, 2026 Last updated: July 22, 2026   What are cookies? This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use (i.e., the information we collect using cookies and how that information is used), and how to manage your cookie settings. Cookies are small text files used to store small pieces of information. They are stored on your device when a website loads in your browser. These cookies help ensure that the website functions properly, enhance security, provide a better user experience, and analyse performance to identify what works […] - [Blog](https://jenbrightygriefcoach.com/blog/) - [Contact](https://jenbrightygriefcoach.com/contact/): CONTACT JEN Get In Touch Whether you’re interested in 1-1 coaching, workplace training, or community support, I’d love to hear from you. I’ll usually respond within two working days. NEWSLETTER Stay in Touch No noise, just honest reflections on grief and occasional updates from Jen. Connect with JEN Connect with me - [Workplace Training](https://jenbrightygriefcoach.com/workplace-training/): Workplace Training Corporate Grief Education Grief doesn’t stop at the workplace door. I work with businesses to build grief-aware, compassionate workplace cultures. Why it matters When an employee is grieving, it affects everything. Their focus, their relationships, their ability to show up. Most workplaces want to help. They simply need the knowledge, practical tools and confidence to do it well. I work with businesses to change that, through education, practical tools, and tailored support that meets your team where they are. “Most people will experience significant grief during their working lives. The question isn’t whether grief will enter your workplace — […] - [The Grief Connection](https://jenbrightygriefcoach.com/the-grief-connection/): Community Grief Support The Grief Connection Making grief less lonely – and making sure everyone has what they need to face it. The Grief Connection is Jen’s community group, bringing free and low-cost grief support, education, and community events to people who need it most. What is The Grief Connection? Community Grief Support shouldn’t depend on what you can afford. Jen founded The Grief Connection as a Community Support Group— a group that exists to make grief education and peer support accessible to everyone, regardless of income or circumstance. Through funding, The Grief Connection delivers workshops, community events, and grief education […] - [1-1 Coaching](https://jenbrightygriefcoach.com/1-1-coaching/): 1-1 Coaching Support that meets you where you are. Grief is complex. It can feel overwhelming, all-consuming, and at times, impossible to make sense of. You might feel stuck. You might feel lost. Or you might simply not recognise yourself anymore. How it works Two ways to get started. Not sure if coaching is right for you? Start with a free call. Or if you’re ready, book straight into a session. Ready to Book 1-1 Coaching Session £65 | per session Online or in person. Sessions are up to 60 minutes and shaped entirely around you. I recommend starting with four […] - [About](https://jenbrightygriefcoach.com/about/): ABOUT ME Hi, I’m Jen.Certified Grief coach,educator, andgrieving daughter. I know what it feels like to lose someone you love — not once, but twice. That experience is at the heart of everything I do. My Story Grief lives in the small moments, not just the big ones. I lost my dad unexpectedly in January 2011, and my mum after a long cancer illness in December 2017. Both times, my world changed completely. As I moved through my own grief, I started noticing things that weren’t in the books — not just the big moments like getting married or having my […] - [Terms & Conditions](https://jenbrightygriefcoach.com/terms-conditions/): Terms and Conditions - [Jen Brighty Grief Coach](https://jenbrightygriefcoach.com/): Jen Brighty Grief Coach You don’t have to navigate grief alone Grief can feel isolating and overwhelming. I offer one-to-one coaching, workplace training and community support, empowering you to move forward with clarity, confidence and hope. Support for Individuals, Workplaces & Communities 1-1 GriefCoaching Personalised one-to-one support to help you move forward with compassion and clarity. Community Support Grief support groups, community workshops, and funded projects — making grief support accessible to everyone. Workplace Grief Training Supporting organisations to build grief-aware cultures – with practical training, group sessions and ongoing workplace bereavement support. My Mission Making grief less lonely My mission […] - [Privacy Policy](https://jenbrightygriefcoach.com/privacy-policy/): Who we are This website is operated by JKB Coaching & Education Ltd, trading as Jen Brighty Grief Coach. We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use and protect any information you provide when using this website. Information we may collect We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:• contact us via the website• email us directly• sign up for updates or newsletters• enquire about coaching or workshops This may include:• your name• email address• telephone number• any information you choose to include in your message Automatically […] ## Optional - [Agent (MCP protocol)](websites-agents.hostinger.com/jenbrightygriefcoach.com/mcp) [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)