Creating a compassionate and supportive space at work for those affected by pregnancy or baby loss
We are passionate about supporting your colleagues to build a compassionate and confident workplace. Our trained and experienced specialists are available to join you and your team's events, online and in-person. They are able to lead conversations on topics relating to pregnancy and baby loss, support internal discussions, and safely guide peer-led conversations with sensitivity and knowledge.
What is Sands Awareness Talks?
Sands Awareness Talks is a series of themed sessions that can support you and your colleagues to create a compassionate and safe workplace environment for bereaved staff. Based on the most popular requests, we have curated four themed sessions which are delivered online or in person. Each session lasts around 60 minutes to allow time for questions. The available sessions are:
Memory making and commemoration
Understand the importance of memory making and commemoration, exploring personal and diverse ways families choose to remember their babies. Find out about ways to get involved through Sands, and get some guidance on supporting commemorative choices.
Supporting men after loss
Explore cultural and emotional ways to better support men and partners after loss, focusing on promoting inclusive and sensitive care that recognises the impact of baby loss on men’s mental health. Gain understanding of different support available, and how the workplace can enable better bereavement practice.
Finding the words
Supporting open and safe conversations around pregnancy and baby loss by helping you to find the right words. Hear from our experts and from parents, who tell us about appropriate ways and words, whether at work, at home or in your community.
Wellbeing with guided meditation
Give your colleagues a moment to reflect on their own health and wellbeing. Let our experts guide you through several grounding and mindfulness exercises, and end the session with a guided mediation. No experience necessary and cameras can remain off.
Each session is charged at £500 for online delivery. Find out more or get in touch with us at: corporate.partnerships@sands.org.uk
Joining one of your events
We can join an existing event or create something bespoke for you.
If you’re organising your own event and would like a speaker to contribute to the conversation, or are looking for a more tailored session, please complete this form to share some further information with the team.