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Turn Painful Silence
Into Healing
Conversations

Guided prompts that help facilitators spark real connection, emotional processing, and group support—without guessing what to ask next.

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Therapists * Counselors * Teachers * Youth Leaders * Group Facilitators

This was designed for you if...

  • If you lead conversations around loss, transitions, or life changes

  • You want participants to feel safe, seen, and supported

  • Your role is to guide with empathy, creating environments where healing, reflection, and connection can unfold

Why Groups Feel “Stuck”
(It’s Not a Lack of Empathy)

Most people want to talk about what they’re feeling—they just need help finding the right words and a space that feels safe. Research shows that naming emotions helps calm the brain and makes it easier to deal with stress.

In group settings, this matters even more. With the right prompts, people can open up, feel supported, and connect in deeper ways. That’s when real healing begins.

Meet the Grief Support Card Deck
Created by Thera Storm, LCSW

This toolkit empowers facilitators to lead group sessions with ease and emotional depth. It includes a 52-card deck with prompts for meaningful sharing, a Grief Support Checklist to set a caring tone, and a Feeling Words Card to help name hard-to-express emotions. Designed by a licensed grief therapist and printed on sustainable herbage paper, it’s a practical, compassionate resource supported by free online tools.

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Your Complete Toolkit for Guided Conversations


  • Grief Support Card Deck
    (52 Cards)

    Includes 50 prompts (25 unique, repeated twice) to spark thoughtful, shareable responses.

  • Feeling Word Cards

    Expands emotional vocabulary so participants can better name and share their feelings.

  • Grief Support Checklist

    Helps set the tone, orient the room, and normalize what participants may be feeling.

  • Facilitator Instructions

    Simple guidance for groups, classrooms, or reflection—crafted by Thera Storm, LCSW.

  • Printed on Herbage Paper

    Made from herbaceous plants—a more sustainable, eco-conscious paper choice.

  • Free Facilitator Resources

    Downloadable tools and support available anytime at therastorm.net..

Why These Cards Work
(The Science in Plain English)

  • Labeling emotions calms the brain. When people put feelings into words, the brain’s alarm system (amygdala) quiets while regulatory regions engage—making it easier to share and listen.

  • Structured group conversation supports healing. Facilitated groups validate emotions, reduce isolation, and provide coping strategies—especially when conversations are guided and intentional.

What Facilitators Are Saying

The Grief Support Card Deck was a game-changer for my group sessions. The prompts sparked deep, healing conversations I never thought possible. Highly recommend!
John Doe
John Doe
These cards made such a difference! They opened up conversations that truly helped my group heal together.
John Doe
John DoeCEO

Why So Many Groups Feel Stuck
and How to Change That

  • “We get awkward silences.”

    Use prompts to open the floor and normalize sharing

  • “People shut down or say ‘I don’t know.’”

    Use feeling words to build language and confidence

  • “Conversations stay surface-level.”

    Use crafted prompts to guide real processing and support

How to Use in Your Next
Session (3 Simple Formats)

  • Circle Starter: Everyone draws a prompt; pick 1–2 to discuss as a group for 10–15 minutes each.

  • Pair & Share: Split into pairs with one prompt; regroup to reflect themes and insights.

  • Feelings First: Begin with the Feeling Words Card to build emotional language, then select a prompt to explore

Designed by a Licensed Grief Therapist

Created by Thera Storm, LCSW, specifically to help small groups, classrooms, and individuals talk about grief, loss, and transitions with clarity and care.

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Ready to Bring More
Connection to Your Group?

Equip your next session with a tool that invites safety, language, and real support. Bonus: Explore free facilitator resources on therastorm.net after purchase.

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© 2025 Grief Support Card Deck by Thera Storm, LCSW. All rights reserved.
Printed on sustainable herbage paper. Crafted with care for those who hold space for others.

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