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Managing Change and Grief

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Managing Change and Grief

This worksheet is about feelings and support. You do not need to share private experiences. You may use the fictional situations, skip a personal reflection, or speak with a trusted adult if anything feels difficult.

Change and loss

Changes can be expected or unexpected, welcome or difficult. Loss can include the death of someone, but also other important changes. People respond in different ways.

1.Asha has moved to a new town. Which response is most accurate?
  • She must feel excited because moving is always good.
  • She might feel several emotions, and her response may change over time.
  • She should feel the same way as everyone else who moves.
  • She will feel settled by the end of the week.
2.True or false: Grief follows a fixed timetable, so everyone should feel better after the same amount of time.
TrueFalse
3.Complete the sentence with one helpful word or phrase: When a big change feels uncertain, it can help to talk to someone I .

Notice what might help

Read the fictional message, then think about kind, practical support. There is no single perfect thing to say.

4.Message from Evie: “My grandad died last month. Some days I’m okay, then I feel sad again. I don’t know what to say.” Which reply is most supportive?
  • “You should be over it by now.”
  • “At least you had a grandad.”
  • “I’m sorry. I can listen if you want, and it’s okay if you don’t want to talk.”
  • “Let’s never mention it again.”
5.Select two possible effects of grief or stress. Remember, these experiences do not happen to everyone.
  • Finding it harder to concentrate
  • Changes in sleep or appetite
  • Always feeling exactly the same
  • Never needing help from others
6.Match each situation with one supportive action.
  • A friend wants to talk about someone they miss.
  • A friend says they would rather have quiet time.
  • A friend seems overwhelmed for many days.
  • Respect their choice and check in another time.
  • Listen without rushing to fix their feelings.
  • Encourage them to speak with a trusted adult.
7.Ellis has stopped enjoying activities and is struggling to sleep and manage everyday tasks. What is a sensible next step?

Build a small support plan

Helpful coping strategies do not remove loss, but they may make a difficult moment easier to manage.

8.Write two gentle, realistic actions someone could try during a difficult change. You can choose from talking to a trusted person, taking a short walk, drawing, resting, or keeping a simple routine.
9.Give one example of what you could say to check in kindly with a grieving friend without pressuring them to talk.
10.Complete this optional reflection using a fictional example if you prefer: One small thing that can make a change easier is ______ because ______.
If feelings seem too much to manage, or are making everyday life difficult, tell a trusted adult. In the UK, Childline is free on 0800 1111 or at childline.org.uk. If someone is in immediate danger, contact emergency services on 999.

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  • Managing Change and Grief, page 1 of 3: Change and loss, Notice what might help

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  • Managing Change and Grief, page 2 of 3: Build a small support plan

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  • Managing Change and Grief, page 3 of 3: 10. Complete this optional reflection using a fictional example if you prefer: One small…

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