BEREAVEMENT THROUGH MUSIC

POWER OF APLAYLIST

BEREAVEMENT THROUGH MUSIC

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The opinions expressed in this book are those of the author only and not those of York College of Pennsylvania.This book is an experimental class project for purely educational design purposes.Design by Evan HornbergerPrinted by www.lulu.com

Memories are the treasures of our mind. This journal created just for you is a gift from your family at Olivia’s House: A Grief and Loss Center for Children. When you fill its pages with your thoughts, feelings and memories you will give a gift to yourself. Find the time to be still while you fill its pages. In time you can read through your journal and you can see your strength and healing in its pages. Don’t worry about spelling and punctuation; simply write what you feel in the moment. Journals can be kept for years, given as gifts or when completed, tossed away. It is your property to do with as you wish. Enjoy!

What is

Journaling?

This journal belongs to...

When you get to a new song page, find the song on your playlist.

When the song is found, press play! Make sure you have a writing utensil to complete the activity.

Complete the entire activity throughout the next couple of pages while listening to that song. If the song ends before you’re done writing, just replay it.

If you’re ever missing your loved one or just feel like thinking about them, come back to each song, replay it and read what you wrote.

Using the quote given from most songs might help with your writing.

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

This journal is dedicated to...

Welcome to My Life Simple Plan

Wish You Were HerePink Floyd

It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to YesterdayBoyz II Men

Just One YesterdayFall Out Boy

BelieveAll American Rejects

I’m Just A KidSimple Plan

SONG 1 SONG 7

SONG 8

SONG 9

SONG 10

SONG 11

SONG 12

SONG 2

SONG 3

SONG 4

SONG 5

SONG 6

All These Things I HateBullet For My Valentine

When I Look to the SkyTrain

Talking to the MoonBruno Mars

If You’re Reading ThisTim McGraw

TonightFM Static

You’ll Be In My HeartPhil Collins

Song #1

Welcome to My LifeSimple Plan

2

What is the most difficult thing for you to deal with in your loved one’s passing?

What else is going on in your life that others just might not understand?

3

No, you don’t know what it’s like...welcome to my life.

Song #2

Wish You Were HerePink Floyd

What made the relationship between you and your loved one different from any other relationship?

6

Write a moment you and your loved one had that perfectly describes your one of a kind relationship.

7

The same old fears...Wish you were here.

Song #3

It’s So Hard to Say Goodbyeto YesterdayBoyz II Men

What are the moments that you and your loved one shared together that you will miss the most?

10

Which one of these moments is the most special to you? why?

11

And I’ll take with me the memories...To be my sunshine after the rain.

Song #4

Just One YesterdayFall Out Boy

What would you do with your loved one ifyou had one more day together? Just one more yesterday...

14

What emotions do you feel when you think about spending one more day with your loved one? why?

15

Then I’d trade all my tomorrows...for just one yesterday.

Song #5

BelieveAll American Rejects

What do you believe about where people go when they pass away?

18

What do you think your loved one is doing at this very moment?

19

I know it’s hard, I’ve tried...I could never say goodbye.

Song #6

I’m Just A KidSimple Plan

What would you say is the worst part about losing someone so close, while you are still so young?

22

What was your loved one like as a child? Do you have anything in common with them?

23

...gonna leave me here on my own...and here it goes.

Song #7

All These Things I HateBullet for My Valentine

What are some things that revolve around you that bring out the hate in you?

26

What does “snapping” look like when it happens to you?

27

Can you list any benefits to your anger?

28

Song #8

When I Look to the SkyTrain

What are some moments in your life that you want to feel that your loved one is still with you?

30

Come back to this journal every time you feel your loved one with you.

Where

Where

When

When

How did you feel them?

How did you feel them?

31

Where

Where

When

When

How did you feel them?

How did you feel them?

32

Song #9

Talking to the MoonBruno Mars

If you speak out loud to your loved one, or if you would at some point, what do you say?

34

How does is make you feel when you speak to your loved one who passed away?

35

In hopes you’re on the other side...talking to me too.

Song #10

If You’re Reading ThisTim McGraw

Start the song when beginning the letter.

Write the letter as if you are saying one last goodbye to your loved one.

Remember, feel free to come back to any of these activities when you feel the need to be reconnected to the emotions surrounding the loss of your loved one.

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

38

Song #11

TonightFM Static

What was the best vacation you took with your loved one?

42

All of these moments are now a part of who you are. They are the story of you

and your loved one. They make up who you are. Keep them with you forever.

I can just look up and know...the stars are holding you.

Song #12

You’ll Be In My HeartPhil Collins

What do you plan to do with your life? (career, accomplishments, etc.)

46

In the future, what do you plan to do that will make your loved one proud?

47

No matter what they say...you’ll be here in my heart, always.