A Gentle, Creative Tool for Children to Explore Feelings of Loss and Grief
 
The Visiting My Grief Reef worksheet is a compassionate, printable A4 resource designed to help children process difficult feelings about loss and grief. This activity uses the calming, imaginative metaphor of an underwater reef to represent the deep, hidden place where heavy feelings and treasured memories are kept.
 
By visiting their "grief reef," children can gently explore their sad, deep, or heavy feelings, while also focusing on the beautiful things that remain. It provides a safe, guided space for reflection, remembrance, and finding the lessons they can carry with them.
 
Why It Works
 
Calming Metaphor: The underwater theme makes exploring grief feel less scary and more contained.
Enduring Lessons: Features a dedicated section for children to record "Something I learned from them that I can carry with me".
Promotes Connection: Helps children identify what makes them feel connected to their loved one even now and what actions they can take when they miss them.
Balanced Reflection: Guides children to explore not just sadness, but also the happy memories (treasures) and the love that remains.
 
What’s Included (Digital Download)
 
Visiting My Grief Reef Worksheet (PDF): A4, printable, illustrated therapeutic activity.