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Processing a Move Through Reflection

A guided tool for exploring feelings and thoughts about a major move

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Moving to a new home is one of the most significant life transitions a person can experience. Research identifies relocation as a major stressor that can affect sense of identity, belonging, and emotional well-being (Oishi & Talhelm, 2022). By completing the prompts below, you can begin to organize and express the complex emotions that accompany a move.

1
What I Valued
Something meaningful about my previous home or community was...
2
What Changed
The most noticeable difference since moving has been...
3
What I Left Behind
Something I miss or had to let go of during this move is...
4
What I've Found
Something I appreciate about my new environment is...
5
What I Anticipate
Something I am looking forward to exploring or building here is...
6
What I Want to Share
Something I want others to understand about my experience of moving is...
Moving involves real grief. It is normal to feel sadness about what you have left behind, even when the move brings positive changes.
Adjusting to a new home takes time. Give yourself permission to feel unsettled while you rebuild routines and connections.

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