“Supporting employees through grief isn’t just compassionate—it’s good business. The Refuge Benefit helps organizations foster a culture of empathy and resilience, where people can show up whole, even in the midst of loss.”
When employees experience the death of a loved one, it affects more than just their personal lives—it impacts their emotional wellbeing, focus, and productivity at work. Unfortunately, many employers are unsure how to support grieving employees beyond a standard bereavement policy.
That’s why The Center for Refuge created The REFUGE Benefit—a grief support service designed specifically for the workplace. This benefit offers up to six individualized grief support sessions for employees who are navigating grief and loss during or after bereavement leave.
Why Offer Grief Support in the Workplace?
Grief doesn’t follow a schedule. Returning to work while grieving can be overwhelming, leading to burnout, absenteeism, and disengagement. By offering grief support for employees, employers demonstrate care, strengthen workplace culture, and promote employee wellness during grief.
The REFUGE Benefit serves as an EAP alternative focused specifically on grief counseling for employees, ensuring they feel seen, supported, and restored.
What’s Included:
Up to six private grief support sessions with a trained end-of-life and grief professional
Flexible scheduling to accommodate employees’ needs
Available during bereavement leave or upon return to work
Guided conversations to help with meaning-making, emotional healing, and life reorientation
Resources for managers and HR leaders on how to support grieving employees
Ideal for:
Employers seeking a bereavement program for companies
HR professionals designing grief-informed workplace policies
Organizations committed to mental health and employee wellness
Faith-based institutions seeking a Christian/spiritual approach to grief support
Compassion at Work Starts Here
With The REFUGE Benefit, employers don’t have to navigate the complexities of grief alone. Our experienced grief guides offer compassionate, culturally-informed grief counseling tailored to the workplace.
Your team deserves more than condolences—they deserve care.