Discussion & Activity Guide

From Robert DelFave, author of “The Other Side of This”

A free, practical guide for anyone supporting a grieving teenager. Chapter-by-chapter discussion questions, SEL alignments for school settings, and simple prompts you can use one-on-one or in small groups.

Practical tools for real conversations.

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Chapter Discussion Questions

Thoughtful questions for each chapter of the book, designed to open conversation without forcing it. Usable in one-on-one settings or in small groups.

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One-on-One Prompts

Simple, low-pressure prompts for adults who want to check in with a grieving teen but don't know what to say. No training required.

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SEL Alignments

Each section is aligned with Social-Emotional Learning competencies, so school counselors can integrate the guide into existing frameworks and programs.

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Small Group Activities

Structured activities for grief support groups, advisory periods, or classroom settings. All built around true honesty.

From The Author

"I wrote this book because I've been on the other side of this — the side where it's raw and fresh and it hurts."

I was 14 when my dad died. My mom had been gone for years. And I found myself sitting in a spare bedroom in my grandparents' house, trying to figure out what any of this meant now.

What I actually needed was someone to sit down next to me and ask, “What do you need right now?” Not “what stage are you in?” Not “have you tried journaling?” Simply, “What do you need?” Right now. In this moment.

Nobody asked me that, so now I’m asking you. This book is our conversation.

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