Free resources
Every guide I've made to give away, all in one place. Print them, fill them in on your phone or share the link with someone who needs it. No email needed. Take what helps.
I wrote each one as a certified grief educator and a mom who has lived this. They are built on grief research. The sources are listed with every guide.
Hover for detailsWho it's for: For the days grief is so heavy you can't think past the next hour.
How it helps: Gives you one small, doable thing at a time, plus a 10-day tracker and a heavy-day plan for the fridge.
Research: David Kessler, Ten Things You Can Do When You're Overwhelmed with Grief (davidkesslertraining.com)
Free · 9 pages · PDF
Hover for detailsWho it's for: For grief waves that hit all at once.
How it helps: Breathing and grounding steps, tiny care, permission slips and a list of your hard-day people, all on one page you can keep on the fridge.
Research: Stroebe & Schut, Dual Process Model of grief; David Kessler (grief.com); The Dougy Center; 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free · 1 page · PDF
Hover for detailsWho it's for: For the days you can't name what you're feeling.
How it helps: A gentle way to notice your heart, body and energy, then pick one thing you need today. Use it again whenever you want to see how you're changing.
Research: Stroebe & Schut, Dual Process Model of grief; David Kessler (grief.com); 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free · 2 pages · PDF
Hover for detailsWho it's for: For anyone who notices signs that feel like their person.
How it helps: A place to keep the birds, songs and dreams so you can come back to them on hard days. Staying connected to someone you love is a healthy part of grief.
Research: Klass, Silverman & Nickman, Continuing Bonds (1996); David Kessler (grief.com); The Dougy Center
Free · 4 pages · PDF
Hover for detailsWho it's for: For anyone wondering if a grief workbook could help.
How it helps: Seven real pages from The First 30 Days and the Mothers Edition to try first, at your own pace.
Research: Written from my training in David Kessler's Grief Educator Certification program
Free · 7 pages · PDF
Hover for detailsWho it's for: For friends, family and coworkers who want to help but are afraid of saying the wrong thing.
How it helps: 12 common phrases with what to say instead, plus texts you can send today and a way to make it right if you already said the wrong thing.
Research: David Kessler, the best and worst things to say to someone in grief (grief.com); Klass, Silverman & Nickman, Continuing Bonds
Free · 4 pages · PDF
Hover for detailsWho it's for: For anyone who wants a quick reminder in their wallet or to hand out at a talk.
How it helps: What to say, what to skip and how to help someone who may be thinking about suicide.
Research: The Dougy Center; David Kessler (grief.com); The Compassionate Friends; #BeThe1To (bethe1to.com); 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free · 5 x 7 card · PDF
Hover for detailsWho it's for: For teachers, coaches and school staff.
How it helps: What grief can look like at each age, what to say, what to skip and when to get more help for a student.
Research: The Dougy Center; Coalition to Support Grieving Students (grievingstudents.org); David Kessler (grief.com); 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free · 2 pages · PDF
Hover for detailsWho it's for: For anyone worried about themselves or someone they love.
How it helps: Warning signs, how to help, crisis lines and trusted grief resources, all on one page.
Research: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline; American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (afsp.org); The Dougy Center; The Compassionate Friends; David Kessler (grief.com)
Free · 1 page · PDFThese are a gentle companion, not professional care. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 (U.S.) or your local emergency number.
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