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When Things Pass Away
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Welcome to the resources for When Things Pass Away. This page is designed to help parents, caregivers, and other support professionals facilitate conversations with children about grief, loss, and acceptance. Through thoughtful questions and creative activities, this guide aims to make these important conversations easier and more meaningful.

Before starting, please remember: grief is a unique journey for each child. Be patient, open, and supportive.

How to Use This Resource

This guide provides helpful tips and resources for engaging with your child during this difficult time. Here are some key points to follow:

Create a Safe Space

Let your child know it's okay to experience a range of emotions like sadness or confusion.

Read Together

Read aloud, and encourage pauses for reflection or emotional response

Use the Questions Thoughtfully

Refer to the questions section to facilitate open-ended conversations.

Engage in Creative Activities

Use art, memory exercises, and mindfulness practices to express emotions.

Be Present

Grief looks different for every child—offer your presence and support, even without words.

Follow Their Lead

Let your child guide, answer honestly with age-appropriate language, and admit when you don’t know.

Seek Support When Needed

If emotions are overwhelming, consider seeking professional grief support.

Discussion Questions

Use these questions to spark open-ended conversations and help your child express their thoughts and emotions:

How does the concept of things passing away relate to death or dying?
Have you ever experienced death or loss? If so, how did you deal with it?
Do you believe your approach to dealing with death or loss was effective? Why or why not?
What have you learned from your experiences with death or loss?
What are more effective ways to handle loss?
What emotions arise when you think about death or dying?
What can you share with others regarding death, dying, or loss?
How does the theme of growing up relate to the concept of things passing away?

Deeper Discussion

1. How does the adage of love and letting go relate to the theme of things passing away?

Feel free to pause and let your child take their time with these questions—silence is often part of the healing process.

Workshops & Professional Development

Helping Children Navigate Loss with Love and Hope!

When Things Pass Away, is a valuable resource to address themes of loss, grief, healing, and growth, making it especially relevant for counselors, teachers, and funeral directors who support individuals, especially children, through challenging life transitions.

Participants will be engaged in a dynamic 3 - 5 hour professional development workshop or session filled with interactive activities, including Coloring With Theo, to promote healing and meaningful conversation utilizing When Things Pass Away. Plus, we offer CEUs to enhance your educational journey.

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