Grief Survival Toolkit

Full description

Some days, grief takes up all the space. A wave of emotion hits at the grocery store, sleep stops coming, paperwork piles up and you do not know where to start. Grief Survival Toolkit is a 111-page journal full of practical worksheets for hard days, with 90 daily check-ins to move forward one day at a time. No long speeches: concrete tools, ready to use when everything overflows.

When everything overflows, one sheet at a time. That is all you have to do today.

What you will find inside

• Waves: how to ride a wave of grief (5-4-3-2-1 grounding, 4-6 breathing), a table to spot what triggers your waves, and gentle emergency cards to cut out and keep in your wallet
• Emotions: your emotion wheel, a sheet to soften a heavy thought, another for when anger rises, your care menu (small things that help) and your lighter week
• Sleep: when sleep goes away, simple habits that help, and a sleep log to understand your nights better
• Paperwork: the to-do list after a death so nothing is forgotten, and a call log (who, when, what, next step)
• 90 days: why a daily check-in helps, then 90 quick "One day at a time" pages: how you are, what helped, one small step for tomorrow
• My plan: your support network, how to watch over yourself gently (signs it is time to ask for help) and your personal care plan

Who this journal is for

For you who are going through grief, whatever the loss, and need practical help rather than big words. For you who must handle paperwork at the same time as your sorrow. For you who struggle to sleep, eat or function. It is also a very useful gift for a grieving person who "does not like writing": most sheets take only a few minutes.

How to use it

No need to follow the order: open the sheet you need right away with the tabs. Cut out your gentle emergency cards on the first day. Fill in the to-do list with a loved one if you can. Every evening, take two minutes for your daily check-in: after a few weeks, you will see on paper that you are moving forward, even when it feels like you are standing still.

What you receive

• 2 PDF files: the English version and the French version (111 pages each)
• Clickable contents and side tabs on every page to jump between sections in one second
• A "Contents" link at the bottom of every page
• US Letter pages (8.5 × 11 in), easy to print at home or at a print shop
• A soft, simple design made for writing with a stylus just like by hand

The journal works with GoodNotes, Notability, Noteshelf, Xodo and most apps that open PDFs, on iPad, Android tablets or a computer. You can also open it on your phone to read your pages. Nothing is shipped: you get your download link by email right after purchase, and your journals stay in your account if you create one.

Good to know

This journal is a writing and reflection tool. It does not replace help from a health or mental health professional. If your grief becomes too heavy, if you can no longer function day to day, or if you have thoughts of hurting yourself, please reach out right away: in Canada and the United States you can call or text 988, day and night. In an emergency, dial 911.

Because this is a digital product, all sales are final. Please read the description carefully before buying, and write to us if you have any question: we are happy to help.