Healing Journey Handout
The Healing Journey
Traveler:
Date:
"Grief is a landscape, not a straight line. Understanding these landmarks helps us navigate toward peace. Your journey is your own."
The Foggy Shore (Denial)
Stormy Peaks (Anger)
Tangled Woods (Bargaining)
Deep Valley (Depression)
Quiet Harbor (Acceptance)
Non-linear Path
The Foggy Shore
Disbelief and numbness. A natural shock-absorber for reality.
Stormy Peaks
Frustration and "Why me?". Anger bridges us to deeper feelings.
Tangled Woods
Searching for "What ifs". Negotiating with reality to avoid pain.
Deep Valley
Heavy sadness and withdrawal. Quietly processing the reality of loss.
Quiet Harbor
Finding a new normal. Learning to carry the loss as part of your story.
Notes from the Trail
Where am I on the map today? (Describe your feelings)
What landmark have I visited most often lately?
Healing is a winding path. It is okay to be exactly where you are.