There are many grief journals for sale for all ages. We are constantly on the hunt for reading that appeals to the teen audience. This can be a challenge. Some journals are gender or age specific. However, the journal, “Relief From Grief: Guided Journal for Teens,” is gender neutral and appropriate for all teens. Its strength lies in its simplicity. There are no cute illustrations.

Written by Creative Journals and available on Amazon.com, this affordable paperback journal offers thoughtful and stimulating prompts to bring the teen’s attention toward their grief. The journal promotes self-awareness, release and growth.

Here are a few examples of the prompts:

• One feeling I’ve felt coming up lately is…
• What are some ways you’ve experienced grief in the past?
• Talk about the difficult times in your life and how you managed to overcome them.

The journal progresses to more in-depth “Sadness Prompts” to elicit grief responses and make meaning of our loss. It concludes with helpful handouts and breathing exercises, as well as a comprehensive list of feeling words and pages for notes and reflections. This journal does not focus on spirituality and religion, making it accessible to all. Each individual can move through the pages at their own pace.

This is highly recommended for teens who are new or reluctant to journaling, as well as those who have already developed a love of journaling.

Pathways of Hope^SM Grief Counseling Centers
Ohio’s Hospice offers grief and bereavement support through our Pathways of Hope^SM Grief Counseling Centers, which provide a variety of services to the communities we serve. Support and education are provided by a team of counselors and social workers, all with significant experience and expertise in assisting grieving children, adolescents and adults.