Printable Guides for Difficult Moments

You don’t need to read everything - choose what feels most helpful right now

Printable Guides for Difficult Moments

These printable guides are designed to support people during some of life’s most overwhelming moments. You don’t need to read everything—just choose what feels most relevant right now.

Each guide can be downloaded and printed for personal use, shared with others, or used by professionals supporting individuals and communities after tragedy.

Important: If you are in immediate danger or need urgent support, please contact local emergency services or a crisis hotline in your area.

EMOTIONAL FIRST AID (EFA) - START HERE

Practical, compassionate guidance for what helps in the first hours after a traumatic event—what to say, what to do, and how to support someone without trying to “fix” the moment.

WHEN SOMEONE HAS DIED

For moments when loss feels sudden, shocking, or impossible to process. Printable guides to help in the first hours and days after a death, including what to expect, what to say, and how to support yourself and others.

How to Cope

After the initial shock of a loss, grief and stress often continue in new and unexpected ways. These guides offer support for coping over time, including emotional responses, practical concerns, and finding steadiness as life continues.

HELPING CHILDREN & TEENS

Printable guides to help adults support children and teens after a traumatic event. Topics include how children grieve at different ages, how to talk about death, what helps (and what doesn’t), and ways to support teens through complex emotions.

UNDERSTANDING TRAUMATIC LOSS

For navigating grief over time. Guides focused on emotional, practical, and day-to-day coping, including funerals, rituals, media attention, estates, the loss of a pet, and next steps after tragedy.

UNDERSTANDING SUICIDE LOSS

Specialized guides for individuals and families impacted by suicide. Addresses common reactions, stigma, complex emotions, and how to support children, teens, and families after a suicide loss

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Educational resources for understanding domestic violence and how to get help. Includes safety-focused guidance for those experiencing violence and for those supporting someone at risk.

FIRE LOSS

Guides for the first days after a fire—what helps, what to avoid, and practical next steps for families facing sudden displacement and loss.

DEATH IN THE WORKPLACE

Guides to support employees and organizations after the death of a coworker or workplace-related loss, addressing common reactions, communication challenges, and compassionate ways to respond.