11/10/2025
💜 Grief & Growth Through Art: A 3-Week Journey for Tweens
A creative space to heal, connect, and express.
This 3-week small group is designed to support tweens (ages 9–14) who have experienced the loss of a parent or guardian.
Together, we’ll create a compassionate, heart-centered space where they can explore grief gently through art, mindfulness, and journaling; surrounded by others who understand.
Each week, guided by Dianne Furphy, MS – Life & Mindfulness Coach | Master’s in Art Therapy: participants will engage in hands-on creative activities and reflections that help them process emotions safely; without needing to find the right words.
Through these sessions, tweens will:
🎨 Learn healthy ways to express emotions like sadness, anger, and confusion.
💭 Understand that their feelings are normal and part of the healing process.
🌈 Discover tools for comfort, calm, and connection they can use at home.
💜 Feel seen, supported, and less alone in their grief journey.
What We’ll Explore:
* Week 1 ~ Understanding Grief & Feelings
We’ll talk about what grief means, explore the emotions that come with loss, and create a collage to visually express those feelings. Journaling prompts will guide reflection, and group discussion will help participants see they’re not alone in what they feel.
* Week 2 ~ Self-Love & Self-Care Tools
This week focuses on learning how to care for themselves during tough moments. Tweens will decorate and fill a Self-Care Jar with calming tools, affirmations, and mindful practices they can use anytime they need support. Journaling and group sharing will help them reflect on what self-care truly looks like for them.
* Week 3 ~ Honoring Memories & Moving Forward
Participants will create a Memory Box to hold meaningful items, letters, and memories of their loved one. They’ll decorate their box and write reflections about what they want to remember and carry forward. Group conversation will center on hope, growth, and the healing power of remembrance.
Small class size, register your youth today to reserve their spot.
Fully sponsored by Rock For Doc
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