Transcript of STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT STUDENTS EXPERIENCING GRIEF AND LOSS Gonzaga University Dr. Addy Wissel,...
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STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT STUDENTS EXPERIENCING GRIEF AND LOSS
Gonzaga University Dr. Addy Wissel, Justine Brown, Jessica Sotl,
Alexis Spies, & Kristine Spruill
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MANDALAS
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GRAFFITI WALL Purpose To open lines of communication in the
household about grief Helps demonstrate that open expression is
important Ideally conducted in the home. Each family member is
encouraged to participate but is not required. Supplies Large paper
Crayons, markers, colored pencils Tape
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T-CHARTS What I thought grief would be like What grief actually
feels like
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T-CHARTS CONT. Things others say/do that help with my grief
Things others say/do that are not helpful with my grief
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WORRY BEADS Purpose Used to relieve stress Used as a fidget toy
Process String the majority of the beads onto the string String
both ends of the string through the final beads Tie off Supplies
Beads String Scissors
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HOLIDAY ORNAMENT
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MEMORY BOX No right or wrong way to decorate. Can include
words, pictures, drawings, etc. Benefits Allows for creativity
Creation can be soothing and liberating Coping strategies Uses Keep
activities from group Add their own content Memorial pieces
Supplies Boxes Various craft supplies
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MEMORY LANTERN
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MEMORY IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND Purpose Students will re-create
a favorite memory, in the palm of the hand, they shared with the
loved one they lost Questions to ask during the activity Why did
you choose that particular memory? How long ago was this event?
When you think of this memory, what do you feel? Supplies Paper
hand Markers, crayons, colored pencils, etc. Glitter Stickers
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MEMORY WHEELS
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HEALING HEART Process Each group member receives a piece of the
heart Decorate the heart piece Draw a picture, write a memory,
share a message, honor the experienced losses Share Put the heart
pieces back together, taping together the back side Bandage the
front of the pieces together where they meet Although our hearts
have been broken by the losses we have experienced, together we can
heal Supplies Large pieces of cut up paper that compose a heart
Crayons, markers, colored pencils Magazine cut outs Tape
Bandages
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MY PAST AND FUTURE HANDS HOLD
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BALLOON RELEASE Process Students send a message to their loved
one by writing on balloons with sharpie Write a message to a loved
one Write about a favorite memory Draw a picture Release the
balloons outside and watch them float away in to the sky *** Be
cognizant of culture Supplies Helium filled balloons Sharpies