Grief Observed: Using Movies to Move through Grief

Healthy grieving requires that we acknowledge, experience and express the pain of our loss. For many of us, this is the hardest part of grief work, and we may prefer to put it off or avoid it all together. Sometimes we need help to get started, both in getting in touch with the pain and in finding the relief that comes from having a good cry. Watching a sad movie can be a simple but very effective way to put us in touch with our feelings and help release the pent-up emotions of grief. In this spirit, this list of movies for those in mourning is offered… Printable Movie List