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Grief Worksheets & Activities

Grief work moves at a child’s pace. These activities create space for what they’re feeling — without rushing to fix it.

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CBTNarrative

Fair Fighting Rules

Eight ground rules for fights that don't end the relationship. Tap a rule to see why it matters; check the ones you both agree to.

Ages 13–18 + adultsFree
Clinical: Conflict resolution · Couples therapy · Parent-teen dyad
Open activity
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DBT

DEAR MAN Script Builder

Linehan's DEAR MAN — Describe, Express, Assert, Reinforce, Mindful, Appear confident, Negotiate. Build a script for a hard ask.

Ages 13–18 + adultsFree
Clinical: Interpersonal effectiveness · Assertiveness · Boundary setting
Open activity
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CBTDBT

"I" Statement Translator

Turn "you always…" into "I feel ___ when ___" — a four-part script for hard conversations.

Ages 10–18 + adultsFree
Clinical: Communication · Conflict resolution · Assertiveness
Open activity
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CBTDBT

Passive · Aggressive · Assertive

Compare three communication modes side by side. Pick a moment, see how each would sound, and rewrite it assertively.

Ages 12–18 + adultsFree
Clinical: Assertiveness · Communication · Conflict
Open activity
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DBTCBT

Boundary Cards

Six kinds of boundaries with example phrases for each. Keep the ones that fit you.

Ages 13–18 + adultsFree
Clinical: Boundary setting · Self-advocacy · Interpersonal effectiveness
Open activity
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NarrativeCBT

Grief Map

Write a letter to your grief. Track how much of the day was loss-oriented vs. life-oriented. Both belong here.

Ages 10–18Free
Clinical: Grief · Bereavement · Dual-process
Open activity
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Family systemsNarrative

Family Map

Map three generations of your family with relationship markers. The patterns show up before the words do.

Ages 13–18 + adultsFree
Clinical: Family systems · Intergenerational patterns · Genogram
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