A Therapeutic, Ritualistic Tool for Children to Honour and Process Loss.
 
The Grief Wishing Well Wishes worksheet is a compassionate, printable A4 resource designed to help children navigate the complex feelings that follow loss. The simple metaphor of a wishing well turns confusing and heavy feelings into manageable, symbolic actions.
 
The well acts as a special place to keep the bond the child has with the person they miss. This is not about letting go, but about finding a way to make space for their grief so life can grow around it. The activity encourages children to drop a memory, a wish, or a question into the well to honour their feelings.
 
Why It Works
 
Ritualistic Expression: The act of writing down and placing a "wish" into the well provides a simple, concrete ritual for emotional expression.
Normalises Complexity: Acknowledges that grief can feel like a heavy weight and that it's hard to know what to do with all these feelings.
Focuses on Bonds: Emphasises keeping the bond with the person you miss, ensuring the child feels connected.
Structured Prompts: The second page guides the child to define various items to drop in, such as "A Happy Memory," "A Feeling I Have," or "A Wish for Them".
 
What’s Included (Digital Download)
 
Grief Wishing Well Wishes (PDF): A4, printable, two-page therapeutic activity.