you're not losing your mind. you're experiencing political grief.
It's 3am. You're wide awake again.
Your brain won't stop: "What's going to happen? Is anywhere safe?"
You've tried everything:
"Just stop watching the news"
"Focus on what you can control"
"Practice self-care"
Nothing works. Because generic advice doesn't work for political grief.
The Political Grief Toolkit gives you:
Language to name what you're actually feeling
A framework to identify YOUR grief element right now
Specific tools that work for political grief -- not generic self-help
Maybe you woke up after the election feeling like your country died.
You tried to talk about it at Thanksgiving. Your family said you're "being dramatic."
You went quiet. Maybe they're right. Maybe you're the only one stuck.
Except you're not.
Political grief is real. It's the mourning of shared values, safety, and a future you thought was certain.
And unlike other grief, there's no funeral. No acknowledgment that what you lost even matters.
Until now.
this isn't generic self-help
it's a map for political grief
Most grief resources were designed for death-loss. They force you through "5 stages" in a straight line.
But political grief doesn't work that way.
You might wake up ANGRY Monday.
FROZEN Tuesday.
ACTIVATED Friday.
Then SAD again Sunday.
the political grief toolkit uses 6 elements (not stages):
DENIAL - "This can't be happening"
→ Tools: reality-checking routines, somatic grounding
ANGER - "This is completely wrong"
→ Tools: physical release, channeling anger constructively
FEAR & UNCERTAINTY - "I don't know what's safe anymore"
→ Tools: managing what-ifs, building safe community
SAD & HOPELESS - "Nothing will ever change"
→ Tools: finding hope in small actions, limiting news intake
REGRET - "I should have done more"
→ Tools: self-compassion, releasing idealized outcomes
ACTIVATED - "I'm ready to fight, but exhausted"
→ Tools: sustainable activism, avoiding burnout
This toolkit meets you wherever you are RIGHT NOW . . . and gives you the right tools for that specific moment.
Take the 2-minute self-assessment → Identify your element
Get specific practices for YOUR element
Use tools designed for political grief (not breakup advice)
Return to it as your grief shifts over time
created by experts who've walked this path
We've sat with people experiencing political grief.
We know what it feels like to:
→ Wake up at 3am, brain spinning
→ Question if you're "too sensitive"
→ Watch relationships fracture over politics
→ Wonder how to keep caring when nothing seems to matter
We built this toolkit based on real converations, real pain, and what actually works.
Together, we've helped hundreds of people name their grief, understand their elements, and find sustainable tools forward.
mental health professionals use this toolkit
Many therapists use this toolkit themselves AND recommend it to clients.
"I'm a mental health provider and I love your product." - Ashlee, Therapist
---
"I wanted to thank you because it's something I've needed. I was a bit skeptical -- "oh, I know this stuff" -- and yet, your consistency in seeing so many emotions as related to grief made me think more deeply about my own experience dealing with this." - Gail, LMFT, SEP
DR. BRAD CARTER, EdD
20+ years teaching change management in uncertain times. Specializes in helping people navigate profound transitions when the future feels unrecognizable.
JEREMY PIERCE, MA, LMFT-S, LPC-S
Licensed therapist with extensive clinical experience in grief, identity, and life transitions with a commitment to education, ethics, and reflexivity for thoughtful, grounded guidance rooted in both practice and research.
WHAT YOU GET TODAY
INSTANT DOWNLOAD ~ 59 pAgES ~ LIFETIME ACCESS
2-MINUTE ASSESSMENT
Identify which grief element you're experiencing right now
PRACTICES FOR EACH ELEMENT (14 pages of tools)
Not generic "self-care" -- specific strategies for YOUR element:
→ Gratitude practices that actually work during grief
→ Physical care routines (when you can't sleep/eat/move)
→ Boundary-setting scripts (for exhausting conversations)
→ Community-building (when you feel isolated)
→ Mindfulness techniques (without toxic positivity)
→ Self-compassion exercises
PERSONAL CARE WORKSHEET
Build sustainable habits that work for YOUR life
DEEP-DIVE SECTIONS FOR EACH OF THE 6 ELEMENTS
Navigating DENIAL - "This can't be happening"
Tools: reality-checking, somatic grounding, acknowledging what's real
Navigating ANGER - "This is completely wrong"
Tools: physical release, channeling anger, compassion practice
Navigating FEAR - "I don't know what's safe anymore"
Tools: downloading what-ifs, building safe community, future planning
Navigating SADNESS - "Nothing will ever change"
Tools: Nature connection, limiting news, finding hope in small actions
Navigating REGRET - "I should have done more"
Tools: self-compassion, releasing idealized outcomes, focusing on now
Navigating ACTIVATED - "I'm ready to fight, but exhausted"
Tools: sustainable activism, celebrating wins, avoiding burnout
Optional: SPIRITUALITY & POLITICAL GRIEF SECTION
For those who find spiritual practices helpful
groups are using this toolkit together
"I'm using your toolkit with a small group of like-minded friends. We live in a ridiculously red state. Our group is benefitting greatly." - Kathy
Many people use this toolkit in small groups, book clubs, or community circles. It provides structure for meaningful conversations about political grief in a safe space.
what people are saying about the toolkit
Want to share your experiences? Email us at toolkit@politicalgrief.com
get the political grief toolkit now
59-page comprehensive toolkit (PDF format only)
2-minute assessment to identify your element
Specific tools for each of 6 grief elements
Reflection exercises + Personal Care Plan worksheet
Created by a therapist + change management expert
choose youR PRICE
We believe everyone experiencing political grief deserves access to these tools—regardless of financial situation.
Choose what works for your situation:
$5 - STUDENT / FIXED INCOME
If you're on a tight budget, this covers our costs.
$15 - STANDARD ⭐ MOST POPULAR
Fair, discounted price for most people.
$30 - PAY IT FORWARD
Helps make this available to others who can't afford it.
Enter your chosen amount in the order form below (minimum $5).
No judgment. No questions. Just choose what works for you.
30-day money-back guarantee
If this toolkit doesn't help within 30 days, email toolkit@politicalgrief.com for a full refund.
No questions asked. No complicated process.
what happens next:
Instant PDF download (arrives in your email within 2 minutes)
Email confirmation with backup download link
Yours forever (no subscription, no expiration)
Use on any device (phone, tablet, computer)
Secure checkout ~ We never sell your data
Genuinely can't afford $5? Email toolkit@politicalgrief.com and we'll work something out.
P.S. - You don't have to carry this alone anymore. Hundreds are using this toolkit right now. Join them.
P.P.S. -- Remember: 30-day guarantee. Try it risk-free.
