When Someone I Love Is Unwell - A Workbook For Teens (Grief Related)

When someone a teen loves is unwell, life can start to feel confusing fast. Routines change, emotions get bigger, and questions pile up, yet many young people do not know what to ask or who to talk to. This printable support booklet gives teens a calm, structured place to make sense of what’s happening, express what they’re carrying, and figure out what they need.
 
When Someone I Love Is Unwell is a modular, teen friendly workbook designed for 1 to 1 support with a trusted adult (therapist, school counselor, youth worker, parent, or carer). Each page works as a standalone activity, so you can print the full pack or just the pages that fit the young person’s situation. The language stays neutral (using “loved one”) so it can support a wide range of contexts, from injuries and hospital stays to chronic or serious illness.
 
Inside, teens can:
Write questions, identify who to ask, and record answers in a simple table
Track treatment, side effects, and outcomes (expected vs actual) in a clear, non clinical way
Explore changing dynamics at home and school, including roles and routines
Name big feelings and mixed feelings, then sort worries into “feelings vs facts” with coping and action steps
Build a practical self care plan, notice “running on empty” signs, and map their support people
Learn how to help without burning out using a traffic light boundaries tool
Use ready to go scripts for school and friends, including privacy boundaries

The workbook also includes an optional gently paced module for situations where doctors do not expect recovery, with pages for memory making, funeral preparation, and ongoing remembrance after the funeral.

Format: PDF (US Letter, A4 & Fillable PDF) 27 Pages
Best for: Teens ages 11 to 17, individual sessions, school counseling, youth work, and supportive caregiver conversations
Tone: Warm, grounded, compassionate, and practical without being childish or overly bright