Grief is a universal experience that everyone will face at some point in their lives. Whether it be the loss of a loved one, a job, a pet, or a relationship, grief can be overwhelming and difficult to navigate. As a therapist, it is important to have resources available to help your clients work through their grief and find healing.

Here are 9 grief books, worksheets, and journal prompts that you can use with your clients to help them process their feelings and emotions:

1. “The Grief Recovery Handbook” by John W. James and Russell Friedman – This book offers a step-by-step guide to overcoming loss and finding healing. It includes exercises and worksheets to help readers work through their grief.

2. “Healing After Loss: Daily Meditations For Working Through Grief” by Martha Whitmore Hickman – This book offers daily meditations and reflections to help readers find comfort and healing after loss.

3. “The Art of Losing: Why the Proteans are Good at Grief” by Kevin Young – This book explores the topic of grief through poetry and offers a unique perspective on the grieving process.

4. “Good Grief: A Companion to Change and Loss” by Granger E. Westberg – This book offers practical advice and support for those experiencing grief and loss.

5. “Grief Worksheets for Adults: Your Guide to Communicating with and Supporting Others Going through Grief” by Janelle Novell – This workbook offers a variety of worksheets and exercises to help individuals work through their grief and communicate their feelings with others.

6. “The Grief Journal: A Journey of Healing” by Barbara Kummer – This journal prompts readers to reflect on their feelings and experiences with grief in a therapeutic and healing way.

7. “The Five Stages of Grief: Poems” by Linda Pastan – This book offers a collection of poems that explore the five stages of grief and provide comfort and understanding to those going through the grieving process.

8. “Grieving the Loss of Someone You Love: Daily Meditations to Help You Through” by Raymond R. Mitsch and Lynn Brookside – This book offers daily meditations and reflections to help readers find comfort and healing after the loss of a loved one.

9. “Grief Journal: Write and Heal Through the Five Stages of Loss” by Chartwell Books – This journal prompts readers to write about their experiences with grief and work through the five stages of loss in a therapeutic and healing way.

By utilizing these grief books, worksheets, and journal prompts with your clients, you can help them navigate the difficult journey of grief and find healing and comfort along the way. Remember to always provide a safe and supportive space for your clients to express their feelings and emotions as they work through their grief.