Grief Sentence Completion For Kids Worksheet

GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC

Worksheet published on June 26th, 2023

Grief Sentence Completion For Kids Worksheet

Grief is one of the most difficult things in life that we have to go through. It is confusing, upsetting, painful, and sometimes traumatic. A child is especially affected by grief and loss for different reasons. They often do not understand what it means to lose someone, and the permanency of a loss is a lot for a child to endure. As a result, they may begin to behave differently due to not knowing how to express their feelings and grief.

When a child loses someone they often feel lost and afraid, and do not know how to articulate their feelings or needs. Losing a loved one can be very traumatic for a child and it often affects them more intensely than people realize- especially when the child is shy, introverted, or independent. They may not know how to express their thoughts and feelings, which can cause them to keep their grief to themselves.

About This Worksheet

This is the Grief Sentence Completion For Kids worksheet. This worksheet is designed to allow the child to express their last wishes to their loved one and say their final goodbyes. By answering the questions on this worksheet, the child can express what they have not yet been able to open up about.

Using the Grief Sentence Completion For Kids worksheet in therapy sessions is a great way for a child to process their emotions and open up to their therapist and family about how they feel and what they need.

Instructions

The Grief Sentence Completion For Kids worksheet is formatted to look like a letter to the lost loved one. It provides sentence-starters to prompt the child to express their sentiments to their lost loved one. This provides the child with a space to express how they feel and say what they may not yet have had the opportunity to say. 

It is important that the therapist sit with the child and guide them through the questions on this worksheet. The guidance will help them when they struggle to articulate their feelings. This is a sensitive exercise that is best delivered through individual counseling. The goal of this worksheet is to allow the child to express their emotions, say their goodbyes, and bring to light some of the concerns (family, school, home, holidays, friends, etc.) they have about life without the lost loved one.

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