Worksheet
Grief Roller Coaster
The Grief Roller Coaster Worksheet helps normalize the unpredictable journey of grieving. This resource encourages clients to identify their feelings, develop coping strategies, and understand that intense ups and downs—like riding a roller coaster—are normal parts of the grief process.
How to Use This Worksheet
This worksheet validates that grief doesn’t follow predictable stages but involves intense emotional ups and downs. Guide clients through identifying their current emotions, recognizing that sudden shifts in feelings are normal, and developing personalized anchors for overwhelming moments.
Who This Worksheet Is For
This resource supports anyone navigating the grief journey after losing a loved one, including clients experiencing sudden emotional changes, those struggling to make sense of their feelings, and individuals who need validation that their grief process is natural.
Expected Outcomes
- Increased understanding of grief’s non-linear nature
- Enhanced ability to identify and express emotions
- Development of personalized coping strategies and anchors
- Greater self-compassion during difficult grief moments
Related Topics
References
Stroebe, M., & Schut, H. (1999). The dual process model of coping with bereavement: Rationale and description. Clinical Psychology Review, 19(5), 1–25.
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