When Staff Members Leave Story

When Staff Members Leave

This visual story explains why staff members may leave their job, how we might feel, and how to cope with the change.

When Staff Members Leave

My staff member is leaving.

Staff members sometimes leave for different reasons.

Sometimes they move away or retire or start a new job.

When a staff member leaves, I will not see them like I used to. Some staff members may keep in touch with calls or visits. Some staff members will not.

I may feel sad, angry, or confused when they leave. It might not bother me at all. All feelings are okay.

I might have strong feelings right away. I might have strong feelings later in the future. That is normal.

If I am having strong feelings about my staff member leaving, I can talk to someone about my feelings.

I can think of happy memories with them. I can use coping strategies like writing in a journal or drawing to help with my feelings.

I will have new staff to help me. We will get to know each other and learn how to work together.