How to cope with political grief without giving up!
Political grief can be overwhelming, leaving us feeling isolated, powerless, or uncertain about how to move forward.
The Political Grief Toolkit is designed to guide you through the experience, helping you name your grief and explore practices that promote healing and resilience.
Does the weight of political events feel deeply personal and inescapable?
Are you experiencing a profound sense of loss -- loss of rights, safety, or hope?
Are you grappling with anger, disillusionment, or helplessness in the face of injustice?
Have political decisions, societal shifts, or the erosion of shared values left you questioning your place in the world . . . or mourning a future that feels uncertain?
Find clarity, strength, and hope
amid the challenges of political grief
Political grief is a real and valid response to living in tumultuous times. It is a deeply personal and collective response to the political, social, or cultural shifts that impact our sense of stability, identity, or belonging.
Unlike other forms of grief, political grief often lacks clear rituals or community acknowledgment, making it harder to process. Instead, it can manifest as frustration, hopelessness, fear, or even apathy, leaving us questioning how to move forward.
This toolkit was created to help you navigate those feelings and find constructive, healing paths forward:
Tangible insights for understanding political grief and its impact on yourself and those around you.
Reflective practices for recognizing and identifying your unique grief experiences.
Practical strategies for navigating various elements of political grief including anger, regret, sadness, and fear.
wHY WE WANT TO HELP YOU
We've had the honor of walking alongside those who have felt political grief. We've seen how it can manifest: in exhaustion, disillusionment, and despair . . . along with anger. But we've also seen resilience, connection, and the power of turning pain into purpose.
We created this resource to provide a space where people can feel seen, validated, and supported. No matter what brought you here, this toolkit offers you a space to explore your feelings, find clarity, and reclaim your sense of purpose and value.
We bring a powerful combination of expertise, passion, and experience to guide readers through the complexities of political grief.
Brad’s 20+ years of leadership in change management equip him to help individuals navigate uncertainty and develop strategies for meaningful personal and societal impact. His dedication to empowering others to build a better world aligns seamlessly with the transformative journey this toolkit offers.
Jeremy’s extensive clinical experience, particularly with individuals and families navigating identity and life transitions, provides a compassionate and informed lens to understanding grief's multifaceted nature. His commitment to education, ethics, and reflexivity ensures thoughtful, grounded guidance rooted in both practice and research.
Together, we offer a unique blend of leadership, empathy, and expertise to guide you in this challenging yet hopeful moment. We hope this resource will provide a way forward. Let’s take this journey together.
- Brad & Jeremy
DR. BRAD CARTER
JEREMY PIERCE, MA, LMFT-S, LPC-S
What You'll Find in the Political Grief Toolkit:
INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL GRIEF
IDENTIFYING MY GRIEF
Reusable tool to identify and explore your grief
PRACTICES TO HELP
Tools for coping with political grief
PERSONAL CARE PLAN
Worksheet for developing helpful habits
ELEMENTS OF POLITICAL GRIEF
Understanding the common political grief experiences
ASSESSING MY GRIEF
Resuable tool to identify the current element of political grief you may experiencing
Navigating DENIAL
Navigating ANGER
Navigating FEAR & UNCERTAINTY
Navigating SAD & HOPELESS
Navigating REGRET
Navigating ACTIVATED
Special: SPIRITUALITY & POLITICAL GRIEF
How spirituality can support us in political grief
You are not alone.
Your grief matters.
And together, we can find ways
to move through it.
Have questions? Reach us at emailus@politicalgrief.com
