DragonFly's Rest with Leanne Oshea

29/03/2026

Our role is not always to do, but often to simply be. In the presence of grief, uncertainty, and heartbreak, the instinct to fix things can feel overwhelming. After all, many of us entered this field driven by a desire to help, to ease pain, to find solutions, to make things better.

But there are moments in this work when nothing can be fixed. In those moments, our greatest value lies not in action, but in presence. When we rush to solve what cannot be solved, we risk leaving families feeling unheard and unseen in the depth of their grief. True support, at times, is found in sitting alongside them, bearing witness, and allowing their experience to be exactly what it is.

Silence, in these moments, can feel deeply uncomfortable. It can stir our own uncertainty and make us question whether we are doing enough. The urge to fill the space with words, advice, or reassurance is strong. Yet, silence can also be one of the most powerful forms of care. It creates room for emotion, for truth, for the unspoken weight of what is being carried.

Being fully present in silence requires courage. It asks us to trust ourselves, our instincts, and our humanity. When we can tolerate that silence; when we can remain present without trying to fill or fix, we offer something profoundly meaningful: the assurance that they are not alone, that their grief does not need to be hurried or reshaped, and that simply being seen and held in that moment is enough.

Families may not remember the exact words we choose, or the explanations we carefully offer. What stays with them is something far less tangible, yet far more enduring, the feeling of being truly accompanied, of not having to carry their pain in isolation. Long after the moment has passed. It is our presence they recall, the quiet steadiness, the willingness to stay, the sense of being seen and gently held. And sometimes, the most compassionate thing we can offer is not something we say at all, but the space we are willing to share.

With Compassion
Leanne
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24/03/2026

GRIEF FIRST AID training 💛 booking dates in comments 💛
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20/03/2026

Creating a workplace that truly acknowledges grief requires more than policies, it calls for a shift in leadership mindset.

When leaders recognise that people carry loss into their professional lives, they begin to lead with empathy, flexibility, and trust. This kind of leadership creates space for both human vulnerability and professional contribution, rather than seeing them in conflict.

By modelling compassion, normalising conversations about grief and allowing room for adjustment, leaders foster cultures where people feel safe, supported and able to function at their capacity even in difficult times.

This is where real organisational strength lies; not in expecting people to leave their grief at the door, but in leading environments where humanity and productivity can coexist.

20/03/2026

19/03/2026

A true human resource! Grief First Aid

Our first students here in WA to complete this important training; helping to shape workplaces where leadership means truly knowing our people, and creating space for grief to be acknowledged, supported, and held with care.

19/03/2026

Accredited Training available for next week.

2 nights in person training for those who work full time and seeking after hours professional development.

Grief First Aid equips you to respond to grief with clarity, confidence and care. Combining contemporary research, lived experience and practical training to create safer more supportive culture.

Comprehensive Grief First Aid book with every course and 3 month follow up debrief.


🗓 Date: Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th March
⏰ Time: 5.00pm – 8.30pm
📍 Location: DragonFlys Rest – North Boyanup

✅ Registration required – register and secure via the link – https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ai55i4rWM/

Grief touches every workplace, every sporting club, every classroom and every community. When we increase grief literacy, we strengthen connection, safety and belonging for everyone.

Grief First Aid (GFA) is an accredited training program designed for Workplace; Education and Health Departments, Support Workers, HR Professionals, Sporting Organisations and Community Groups; anyone who wants the tools and confidence to support someone experiencing grief, and who is committed to building compassionate workplaces, communities and sporting environments.

This course equips participants with the knowledge, skills and practical framework to recognise, understand and respond with empathy to adults experiencing grief and loss, ensuring those affected feel heard, respected and supported, not overlooked or misunderstood.

Research shows that 80% of grieving employees report they do not receive meaningful support and 30% feel their grief isn’t even acknowledged. In many workplaces and community settings, grief related behaviours are misinterpreted as disengagement or performance concerns, creating unnecessary risk and harm.

By becoming an Accredited Grief First Aider, participants play a vital role in breaking the silence around grief.

Participants gain a comprehensive understanding of grief in its many forms including death and non-death losses and explore how cultural, social and individual factors shape grief experiences. The training introduces the practical GRIEF Action Plan, empowering participants to respond with clarity and compassion, while also caring for their own wellbeing.

Accreditation is awarded upon completion of the training and short assessment, with Accredited Grief First Aider status valid for three years.

If this training may benefit your staff or members, I would welcome the opportunity to discuss delivery options, group bookings or tailored sessions for your organisation.

Together, we can build communities that don’t turn away from grief but lean in with compassion.

With Compassion,
Leanne
0407 995 978

15/03/2026

Grief does not switch off when someone arrives at work.

Loss can affect focus, memory, energy, emotional regulation and connection with others. For many people, the effort of appearing “okay” while grieving adds an extra layer of stress and exhaustion.

Psychological safety shows that when workplaces acknowledge the impact of grief and life stress, people feel safer, more supported and more connected. When grief is ignored or treated as something to be managed privately, people often withdraw or struggle in silence.

Creating psychological safe workplaces means recognising that grief is part of the human experience. It means allowing space for honest conversations, flexible responses and compassionate leadership.

🌿 Learn more about grief-informed workplaces
🏢 Enquire about Grief First Aid Training

15/03/2026

People bring their whole selves to work and when grieving, work can be physically, mentally and emotionally challenging . When these experiences are ignored or minimised, workplaces can begin to feel unsafe, even when supportive policies exist.

Psychological safe workplaces foster improved wellbeing, stronger connection, and greater staff retention. But psychological safety isn’t created through policies or documents alone. It is built through everyday interactions, language, awareness, and care.

Grief does not stay at home. It can affect concentration, energy, communication, and a person’s sense of belonging. Compassionate workplaces recognise this reality and respond with understanding rather than unrealistic expectations.

Grief literacy in the workplace is a shared responsibility. It lives in how we listen, how we respond, and in our willingness to acknowledge the human experiences people carry with them each day.

🌿 Learn more about building grief-informed workplaces
🏢 Enquire about Grief First Aid Training

14/11/2025

Truth is spirits are not sad they passed away.

They are not in the afterlife crying because they miss life or being with you.

They adjust immediately as it’s just like being back home.

And to be honest, earth is so intense it’s like breathing a sigh of relief that they are done

No matter the age.

They don’t miss you because even though you don’t feel it , you and they are connected.

They are constantly sending signs and listening in

In reality our grief is about how we feel.
Because if it was truly about how they felt , we would be marveling at the adventure they are now on.

With visions and understandings they one day we too will have.

So even though you are sad, just know they they are ok, they are happy and they are resting peacefully 🧡

Now, smile they are watching.
Right in front of you. 🧡

https://spiritwhispers.org/events/