Spring is here! And it's a reminder of life and rebuilding as trees and flowers start to bloom. This new season can bring fun opportunities to incorporate activities for the whole family to help with the grieving process. These activities help preserve memories, aid in closure, and give a way for children to control the way they choose to honor their loved ones.
Take these activities outdoors for a new twist on family time and support, or let kids express their emotions in their own environment. Either way, these activities allow a healthy outlet for feelings at a time when kids need multiple ways to navigate bereavement.
These two websites offer great activities for bereaved children, so be prepared to get crafty and enjoy the beautiful springtime!
Some favorites are:
Making a Memory Box
Collecting items that remind children of their loss loved one is therapeutic and a great way to remember the good times they shared together.
Get outdoors! Collect items or take photos of the backyard, beach, park, or other outdoor areas where memorable times were spent. The outdoors provide wonderful scents, and scent is our most powerful memory tool!
Clay Sculpting
Get some clay and have fun shaping it. The process can be relaxing and a good medium to express anger and frustration.
Telling a StoryWhether it's through art or talking, it's important for kids to understand what happened to their loved one, and telling a story allows a dialogue to open up. Younger children might respond better to dolls or puppets, and older kids might prefer drawing to tell their story.
Scream Box
Sometimes a good scream to release tension and get those feelings out is refreshing!
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