Free Anticipatory Grief Checklist
Are You Grieving Someone Who Is Still Here?
Anticipatory grief can begin long before a death.
It can show up when someone you love is living with a serious illness, dementia, declining health, or another significant change. You may feel sadness, anxiety, guilt, resentment, exhaustion, or even relief—and not realize that grief may be part of what you’re carrying.
Free Resource
Download the Free Anticipatory Grief Checklist
The “Am I Experiencing Anticipatory Grief?” Checklist is a simple self-reflection tool designed to help you recognize some of the emotional, physical, and practical signs of grief before a loss.
Use it to:
Put language around what you’re experiencing
Recognize common signs of anticipatory grief
Notice where stress, caregiving, and grief may be overlapping
Identify where you may need more support
Remind yourself that grief does not have to wait until after a loss
