Grief Counseling Session

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Specialized template for grief and bereavement counseling

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Loss Information

Type of loss: [Death/divorce/job/etc]. Date of loss: [When it occurred]. Relationship to loss: [Client's relationship]. Circumstances: [How it happened].

Grief Assessment

Current stage of grief: [Denial/anger/bargaining/depression/acceptance]. Grief intensity: [1-10 scale]. Complicated grief indicators: [If any]. Anniversary reactions: [If relevant].

Emotional Expression

Primary emotions: [Sadness/anger/guilt/etc]. Emotional regulation: [How client manages emotions]. Support systems: [Available support]. Isolation: [Level of social withdrawal].

Therapeutic Interventions

Grief work techniques: [Specific interventions]. Meaning-making: [Helping find meaning]. Coping strategies: [Skills taught]. Ritual creation: [If applicable].

Progress Observations

Changes in grief intensity: [Observations]. New insights: [Client's realizations]. Continued challenges: [Ongoing difficulties]. Hope indicators: [Signs of healing].

Next Session

Focus areas: [Planned interventions]. Homework: [Assignments]. Support recommendations: [For client]. Self-care strategies: [Specific suggestions].

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