Other strategies to which parents turn to relieve tension include engaging in physical activities, keeping themselves busy, and expressing their grief in writing, art, and other creative activities. Many find relief in having something definite to do, which prevents them from becoming totally consumed...
Helping young adults address grief through artEngerJan
Grief counseling is a specialized type of therapy designed for those who lost a loved one. With the help of a professional therapist, grief counseling addresses the physical, emotional, spiritual, and cognitive responses to loss and bereavement. Having a qualified healthcare professional help you na...
love it so much. I learned so much about myself and life. All the activities were fun and it was really a great experience to have a close bond like that with the other boys and with Darlene. I’m still so happy that I went ahead with it and appreciative of Darlene for teaching ...
improve, and restore functioning and a sense of well-being. The idea behind art therapy is the belief that artistic and creative self-expression can have a healing effect on us. Painting, drawing, coloring, making collages, and even sculpting are all common activities during art therapy sessions...
Tools for Healing As we travel our individual grief journeys, we may find it helpful to return to activities of self-expression that satisfy or relax us, or we may discover new ones that bring us comfort and relief, helping us to feel calmer, more relaxed and less stressed. Here we can...
“We had our hands in numerous things,” said Catterall. “We’ve created the city’s arts and culture master plan. We created a public art initiative. Our goal was to think about all of the ways that arts and cultural activities could impact the city and then to help facilitate the cr...
For many of us, grief is best expressed creatively—through art, music, dance, and so forth. Tapping our creative outlets allows us to process the emotions of grief in a subconscious way that can be powerful and deep. Creativity is particularly valuable for children who are grieving. Encouragi...
While a grief podcast can be a valuable resource to help you cope with grief, it's not a replacement for professional therapy. If you've recently experienced a loss, are finding it difficult to cope, or grief affects your mental health, it may benefit you to discuss your feelings with a...
There are many goodbooks to help children cope with death and dying. You can also ask your loved one's hospice centers if they offer camps or support groups for children who are facing the loss of a loved one.4 Some of the tips below, like art therapy, may also be helpful for childr...