When the Worst Happens: A Roadmap for Workplace Postvention with Alison Clements | Ep. 66

What Is Workplace Postvention?

Postvention refers to the planned support provided to individuals and teams impacted by a death due to suicide. For many organizations, especially those supporting high-risk or vulnerable populations, suicide loss is not just tragic — it can also be traumatic. Yet, most workplaces are not prepared.

In this episode, I chat with Alison Clements, a psychologist in private practice and Adjunct Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia. Alison has spent the last six years partnering with 22 diverse workplaces from teams of 100 to 57,000, to co-design tailored postvention toolkits. Her internationally published model is now being adapted for major institutions, such as the UK National Health Service.

Long-term Postvention Strategies for the Workplace with Tim De Goey | Ep. 55

I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Tim De Goey all the way from the Sunshine Coast of Australia, and, wow, did we dive deep into an important topic—workplace postvention. If you’re scratching your head on what that is, think of it as the action plan for when your workplace is rocked by a suicide, whether it’s a coworker, a family member, or even a retiree. We’re not talking about sweeping it under the rug; it’s about facing it head-on with empathy and a solid game plan. Tim shared some real gems, like breaking down the first crucial steps for workplaces to provide a safe space for people to grieve and process their sorrow. Can you believe that some places just try to march on like nothing’s happened? Yikes!