Which of the following is NOT listed as a grief therapy technique?

• A. Empty chair
• B. Mindfulness meditation
• C. Dream interpretation
• D. Role-play

Answer: (B)

Grief therapy typically uses interventions that directly engage with the loss and the bereaved’s emotional processing. Empty chair is a classic technique where a person speaks to the deceased or to aspects of the relationship, creating space to express unresolved feelings and say goodbye. Dream interpretation treats dreams as messages or reflections from the loss, offering a doorway to work through grief and uncover hidden emotions. Role-play provides a safe way to rehearse conversations, address unfinished business, or practice new coping strategies in a controlled setting.

Mindfulness meditation, while extremely helpful for managing distress and cultivating present-moment awareness, is generally seen as a broad coping skill rather than a specific grief-therapy technique. It can be integrated into grief work, but it isn’t typically listed as one of the core grief-therapy interventions, which is why it’s the best choice as the option not listed.