While no amount of words can change the situation when tragedies strike, writing about how we feel can help comfort and heal our aching hearts. Here, then, are some writing prompts that you might want to use as you try to cope with the horrible tragedy.

Complete the Thoughts…

1) The tragedy made me feel… because…

2) I found out about the tragedy while…

3) I pray…

4) If only…

5) Maybe one day…

6) Terrorism/The natural tragedy is…

7) Everyday, I…

Sometimes I wish…

9) The worst tragedy is…

10) Bad things happen…

Asking and Answering Questions

1) If you could list five questions about the tragedy, what would these questions be? Write them down.

2) If you could talk to one person about this incident, who would it be? What would you tell him/her?

3) How do you cope with pain?

4) If you could help one person at this time of our tragedy, who would it be? Why and what would you do?

5) What do you think people around the world should do in the face of these troubled times? List down three to five suggestions.