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A character-based grief literacy world

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Do you wonder if some of your grief experiences are normal and if you are the only one?

They are normal and you’re not the only one.

In Grieflandia™ the thoughts, feelings, and reactions of grief take shape as 51 characters known as Griefies. Exploring these characters will help you identify and better understand the elements of your grief experience.

Some of the characters you may meet...

Some of the characters you may meet...

Grief Resources

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Grieflandia™ is a world of characters representing the many experiences of grief, what helps, and life’s certainties.

In addition to the 51 Griefies who represent the elements of grief, there are 24 characters who represent the actions and practices that often soothe grief. These characters are known as the Helpies.

And representing life’s inevitabilities, time change and death, there are three characters known as the Certainties.

A simple way to recognize what you’re feeling after the loss of a loved one.

A simple way to recognize what you’re feeling after the loss of a loved one.

Explore the World Through the Deck’

Drag & drop the cards to meet a few of the Grieflandia™ characters.’

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Purple cartoon grief character named B. Wilder with large eyes and a curled tail, representing disbelief in grief.
Pastel journaling worksheet featuring a pink illustrated bus, the heading “The Memories,” and text about journaling thoughts and feelings.
Infographic titled “The Helpers” featuring a green broccoli-shaped character and text about eating supporting bodily functions, mood, energy, and thinking.
Community resource card titled “Two Helpers,” featuring six blue figures holding hands and text about community support.
Illustrated grief card featuring a sad green creature with tears, labeled “N-Vee,” about feeling envy toward others who still have living loved ones.
Illustrated grief workbook page featuring a cheerful pink-and-orange fox-like character labeled “Joysie,” with text explaining that joy can arise during grief.
Blue infographic about hydration featuring a water bottle illustration and text explaining how dehydration can affect mood, energy, concentration, and mental fog.
Illustrated blue teardrop character named Dreary Dearie, with large eyes and a sad expression, from The Griefies.
Illustration of a sleepy puppy-like grief character labeled “Snoozie,” with text about fatigue, insomnia, and sleep disruption after loss.

GRIEF HAS MANY FACES.’

YOU DON’T HAVE TO MEET THEM ALONE.

MANY MORE CHARACTERS LIVE IN GRIEFLANDIA™