Grief is a difficult yet necessary stage of loss. We all grieve in different ways at different times and in our own ways. And we have all grieved over different types of situations: death of loved ones, relationships, careers, seasons, time lost. Grief requires time to process, accept, reflect, and move forward. But when trauma becomes entangled in our grief, the healing process becomes more difficult. Trauma is often complicated by ongoing emotion and turmoil—PTSD disguised as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, self-harm—that impacts thinking and processing. Anyone who has used journaling to process life knows writing can be an effective tool for healing. Therapeutic writing—thoughtful, organized, purposeful composition—takes journaling a step further by helping unravel key thoughts and connections associated with grief and trauma. This workbook is meant to help you take a step toward toward understanding and honoring your difficult season in life, finding acceptance, and moving forward to healing. Workbook contains:

• writing exercises with reflections

• space for daily thoughts

• five-minute journaling prompts

• doodle areas for memory drawings

• longer prompts for deeper writing

• family genogram for identifying trauma patterns

• suggested reading