Grief at Home
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Grief is unpredictable. Navigating the ups and downs of loss can be challenging. Our expert Judi’s House clinicians compiled activities to help families talk about grief at home.
These activities are tailored to different ages and new activities are posted regularly.
- October Activities: Continuing
Re-engaging in life without someone special can bring up many different reactions in grief. These activities can help a family work together on integrating the loss. Read More - September Activities: Support
Grief is not a process that should happen in isolation. Identifying key supports since the death can help relieve the feeling you have to handle it on your own. Read More - August Activities: Communication
Grief can be hard to talk about, especially when you don’t know where to start. The following activities can relieve pressure on how to begin or revisit a conversation about grief within your family. Read More - July Activities: Coping
Grief can be hard and messy! Coping, or doing things to help us feel better, is a necessary topic to explore so we can help each other manage big grief reactions. Read More - June Activities: Honoring
There are times when we wish the deceased were here to experience special moments. Although they are not here physically, it helps to find ways to continue to include them in our lives. Read More - May Activities: Self-Care
Finding time and space to take care of yourself can seem impossible after a death loss, especially when considering all the other stressors going on in daily life. Use these activities to start practicing self-care. Read More - April Activities: Kindness
Did you know being kind to others can be a healthy coping skill? When we practice acts of kindness, it can release “feel good” chemicals in our brain. In this way, when we help others, we also help ourselves! Read More - March Activities: Legacy
Finding ways to honor the life of your special person is an important part of healing. These activities can help you show your love and appreciation for who they were, what they accomplished, and the ways they impacted others. Read More