Tracking My Grief Journey

A personal reflection tool for understanding how grief moves through your life

Grief & LossWorksheetFree ResourceLast reviewed April 2026

Tracking My Grief Journey

A personal reflection tool for understanding how grief moves through your life

Grief is a deeply personal process. While models like the Kubler-Ross framework describe common grief responses—denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance—contemporary research emphasizes that grief does not follow a fixed sequence (Stroebe & Schut, 2021). You may move back and forth between stages, experience several at once, or skip some entirely. This worksheet helps you reflect on your unique grief experience without prescribing a "right" way to grieve.

For each stage of grief listed below, reflect on whether you have experienced it, what it felt like for you, and what helped you cope during that phase. Leave a row blank if a stage does not apply to your experience.

Stage of GriefHow I Experienced This StageWhat Thoughts or Feelings Were PresentWhat Helped Me During This Phase

Common Questions

What is the Tracking My Grief Journey worksheet?

Grief is a deeply personal process. While models like the Kubler-Ross framework describe common grief responses—denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance—contemporary research emphasizes that grief does not follow a fixed sequence (Stroebe & Schut, 2021).

How do I use the Tracking My Grief Journey worksheet?

Fill out this worksheet digitally or print it for use in session. You can save your progress with a Pro account. Take your time with each column — there are no right or wrong answers.

Is the Tracking My Grief Journey worksheet free?

Yes. Like every worksheet on Therapy Resource, it is free to read, print, and download as a PDF — no account required. A Pro subscription adds online filling with saved progress, practice-branded PDF exports, and secure client sharing.

Can I fill out the Tracking My Grief Journey worksheet online?

Yes — switch the worksheet to "Type on Screen" mode to fill in the fields directly in your browser before printing. Pro members can also save their entries across sessions and export the completed worksheet as a branded PDF.

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