AI Prompts for Claude for Grief

I recently lost [RELATIONSHIP: MY MOTHER / PARTNER / CLOSE FRIEND]. I am feeling [DESCRIBE WHAT YOU ARE FEELING]. I do not need advice right now. Help me understand what I am experiencing and what is normal in grief.

I have read about the five stages of grief but my experience does not match that model at all. What does modern grief research actually say about how grief works? I want a more accurate picture than the stages model.

I feel like I should be "over this" by now. It has been [TIME PERIOD] since I lost [PERSON]. What does research actually say about grief timelines and why some losses are harder than others?

I am grieving and I keep feeling angry, which feels wrong. Is anger a normal part of grief? Who do people tend to direct it at and what are the healthiest ways to process it?

What is complicated grief or prolonged grief disorder? How is it different from normal grief, what are the signs, and what should someone do if they think they may be experiencing it?

My [FAMILY MEMBER] just died and I am the one handling arrangements. What are the immediate practical steps in the first 24 to 72 hours? Give me a prioritized checklist so I can work through it without having to think.

What are all the legal and financial steps after a death in the family? Cover notifying agencies, handling the estate, closing accounts, and everything else people commonly miss.

I need to write an obituary for [MY FATHER / MOTHER / PARTNER]. They were [BRIEF DESCRIPTION]. Help me write something that captures who they actually were, not just a list of dates and survivors.

I have to tell people about this death. Help me draft a message for [COLLEAGUES / EXTENDED FAMILY / ACQUAINTANCES] that is warm but simple and sets the right tone.

I am going through the belongings of someone who passed away and it is overwhelming. What are practical strategies for making this process more manageable without either rushing through it or getting completely paralyzed?

I am struggling to get through daily life while grieving. Eating, sleeping, and basic tasks feel impossible. What are the most important things to focus on just to function, and what can I give myself permission to let go of right now?

What are the evidence-based coping strategies for grief? I want to understand what actually helps people move through loss versus what makes it harder.

I want to find meaningful ways to remember and honor [THE PERSON I LOST]. Give me thoughtful, substantive ideas for keeping their memory present in ways that bring comfort rather than pain.

I am going back to work after bereavement leave and I do not know how to handle it. How do I talk to colleagues, what do I do if I get emotional at work, and how do I manage when I am not functioning at full capacity?

I am not sleeping and when I do sleep I have vivid dreams about the person I lost. Is this normal, what does it mean, and what can I do to get more rest?

My [FRIEND / COLLEAGUE / FAMILY MEMBER] is grieving and I do not know what to say or do. What actually helps a grieving person versus what people say that tends to make things worse?

I want to write a condolence message to someone who lost [THEIR PARTNER / CHILD / PARENT]. I want it to feel real and personal, not like a card. Help me write something meaningful.

My partner is grieving and we are handling it very differently. I want to move forward and they seem stuck. What do I need to understand about different grieving styles and how do we support each other without conflict?

I lost someone [MONTHS / YEARS] ago and people around me seem to expect me to be done grieving. How do I handle the pressure to move on and how do I communicate what I still need from people close to me?

I am worried about someone I love who is grieving. They seem to be getting worse rather than better. When does grief require professional support, and what should I watch for?