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Grief Worksheets [Free PDF Download]

Tracy Collins LCP Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Tracy Collins, LCP

Clinically reviewed by
Ehab Youssef, MSc, Licensed Psychologist

Grief worksheets give clients a structured way to name what they have lost and to track how that grief changes over time. Every sheet below is free and printable.

What these grief worksheets cover

This collection moves from psychoeducation through to reflection. Some sheets explain what a grief reaction looks like, some map the stages a client recognizes in themselves, and others structure the practical tasks of mourning.

Childhood Grief WorksheetChildhood Grief WorksheetA two-page caregiver handout on emotional, physical and behavioral signs of grief, with tips and four activities.ChildrenParents and familiesAnxietyDepressionEmotionsGriefCBTPsychoeducationalSystemic relationalFree PDF 2 pagesMy Stages of Grief WorksheetMy Stages of Grief WorksheetTwo pages for marking which of the five stages a client experienced and ordering them from 1 to 5.Adults and teensGriefIPTNarrativePsychoeducationalFree PDF 2 pagesThe Grieving Process WorksheetThe Grieving Process WorksheetA two-page handout mapping acute, complicated and integrated grief, with a reflection question for each phase.Adults and teensAnxietyDepressionEmotionsGriefCBTIPTPsychoeducationalFree PDF 2 pagesThe Tasks of Mourning WorksheetThe Tasks of Mourning WorksheetThree pages on Worden’s four tasks, each with a goal, two tips and questions to answer in writing.Adults and teensGriefIPTPsychoeducationalFree PDF 3+ pages

Using these worksheets with a grieving client

Grief follows no fixed sequence, so choose the sheet that matches where the client already is. A client who fears their reaction is abnormal usually needs psychoeducation first. Your clients can then use a reflection sheet between sessions to record what shifts.

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Tracy Collins LCP Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Tracy Collins, LCP

Tracy Collins is a licensed clinical psychologist with over six years of direct clinical experience in outpatient and telehealth settings. She specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy, structured treatment planning, and measurable therapy outcomes. Tracy has extensive experience writing SOAP and DAP notes, developing insurance-compliant treatment plans, and aligning documentation with ICD-10 and DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria. Her clinical approach integrates cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, behavioral activation, exposure-based interventions, and mindfulness-based strategies to create structured and outcome-driven therapy plans. At Mentalyc, Tracy supports therapists by creating educational resources that simplify documentation workflows and improve treatment plan defensibility during audits.

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Table Of Contents
  1. What these grief worksheets cover
  2. Using these worksheets with a grieving client