Grief Journaling Prompts

Finding a refresh of ideas for journaling, or gathering new ideas of journal topics can bring a fresh outlook on processing your grief at your own pace. Taking a blank page and turning it into a meaningful entry of your growth and healing. Consider these prompts if you need a bit of guidance for your next grief journal entry.

Grief Journal Prompts

Write as many details as you can to retell a favorite story or memory of your loved one.

Write a journal entry highlighting the things you are grateful for throughout your grief journey (people preparing meals for you, those who sent flowers or gifts, the work flexibility to take bereavement leave, connection with other loved ones to support you, etc.)

Grief, though challenging, can promote a lot of personal growth. Can you think of some ways grief has helped you grow? (Think: has it made you more empathetic, has grief allowed you to discover new hobbies or stress outlets, etc.)

How has grief changed your daily routine, or what tweaks might you consider making to allow yourself more comfort in your day to day life?

If you had one more conversation with you loved one, what would you say, or what would do you? What would you ask? Consider writing this in letter form to them.

How has grief changed you, or changed the way you view the world?

Knowing what you know now in your grief journey, what advice would you offer to someone who is just starting their journey through grief towards healing?

What is one thing that scares you as you think about the upcoming steps of your grief journey? What might you do to ease that worry?

What part of this experience has surprised you the most?

What element of loss has been the hardest part? (Either internally/mentally, or the impact of others around you, or something else)

As you continue finding outlets for your grief and journaling to release tension, frustration, and heartache, continue exploring other avenues of healing. Switching up your normal journaling style can allow you to dig deeper and get closer to the root of your healing and feelings. Considering these prompts can allow us to reshape our thinking, grieving, and worries, as well as identify triggers, moments of reprieve, and recognize healing. However you move forward, remember your grief is not forgotten.

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