ASSESSMENT Grief Recovery

Check all that apply:

[] I have someone that I can talk with about my feelings.
[] I can express my feelings openly.
[] The loss has become a reality now.
[] I am sleeping enough at this time.
[] I am not self-medicating with alcohol.
[] My appetite is back to normal.
[] I do not avoid people or isolate myself for extended periods of time.
[] As time passes, I am coping better.
[] I am not concerned about where I am in the grieving process.
[] I have made peace with my loss.
[] I am no longer angry about my loss.
[] My sadness lifts at times.
[] I can remember the good times with my lost loved one.
[] I want to move forward, but never forget.
[] I feel hopeful about the future



Scoring: Count the number of check marks. Your responses will vary at different stages of the grief process.

10-15 You are coping and managing your grief well.
5-9 Things are still pretty difficult for you – let’s talk.
below 5 We need to talk about how things are going for you. 


You may choose to share it with your grief counselor.