The five stages of grief outlines common emotional responses that individuals may experience when facing loss. These stages are typically described as denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Understanding these stages for kids and teens can be challenging due to their developing brains, and their grief responses can vary based on their age, life experiences, and individual personalities.
The 5 Stages Of Grief Handout presents each of the five stages of grief with easy-to-understand illustrations. These visuals make the concepts more relatable and less intimidating for young clients who are going through the experience.
Kids and teens who learn about the different grief stages may feel less alone in their struggles and know that it’s okay to feel different emotions. In addition to using the handout, adults can suggest activities for them to express themselves, such as journaling and creating art.
This handout can be found in our Grief And Loss Handouts Bundle, which includes 13 pages of coping skills and psychoeducation to help clients cope with loss.
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References:
- Kübler-Ross, E., & Kessler, D. (2014). On grief and grieving: Finding the meaning of grief through the five stages of loss. Simon & Schuster.
- Lancaster, J. (2011). Developmental stages, grief, and a child’s response to death. Pediatric Annals, 40(5), 277-281. https://doi.org/10.3928/00904481-20110412-09
- Sanghvi, P. (2019). Grief in children and adolescents: A review. Indian Journal of Mental Health, 7(1), 6. https://doi.org/10.30877/ijmh.7.1.2019.6-14
