The Traumatic Grief Inventory - Self-Report
Traumatic grief is the mourning process that occurs when a person with whom we have a relationship passes away as a result of an unexpected and especially bad event. This scale evaluates the severity of the aforementioned traumatic grief reactions.
1- I had intrusive thoughts or images related to the person who died.
2- I experienced intense emotional pain, sadness, or pangs of grief.
3- I found myself longing or yearning for the person who died.
4- I experienced confusion about my role in life or a diminished sense of self.
5- I had trouble accepting the loss.
6- I avoided places, objects, or thoughts that reminded me that the person I lost has died.
7- It was hard for me to trust others.
8- I felt bitterness or anger related to his/her death.
9- I felt that that moving on (e.g., making new friends, pursuing new interests) was difficult for me.
10- I felt emotionally numb.
11- I felt that life is unfulfilling or meaningless without him/her.
12- I felt stunned, shocked, or dazed by his/her death.
13- I noticed significant reduction in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning (e.g., domestic responsibilities) as a result of his/her death.
14- I had intrusive thoughts and images associated with the circumstances of his/her death.
15- I experienced difficulty with positive reminiscing about the lost person.
16- I had negative thoughts about myself in relation to the loss (e.g., thoughts about self-blame)
17- I had a desire to die in order to be with the deceased.
18- I felt alone or detached from other individuals.
19- It felt unreal that he/she is dead.
20- I put an intense blame on others because of his/her death.
21- It felt as if a part of me has died along with the deceased.
22- I had difficulties experiencing positive feelings.
*The tests on our site do not constitute medical advice and do not provide a diagnosis. Only psychiatrists can diagnose illnesses.
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