Hello and welcome. Below are the links to the coloring pages I have created for Children’s Grief Awareness Month. You are welcome to print, share, and color as you would like.
This campaign was developed by the National Alliance for Grieving Children. You can learn more about the campaign at their website here.
If you are in the Houston area and are looking for grief support for your family please be sure to head over to Bo’s Place for more information.
November 8th
Have you ever felt awkward or uncomfortable talking to a friend who is grieving and wished you could find the right words? This November, we are committed to #FliptheScript on the things we say, finding phrases that are more supportive when talking to someone who is grieving.
Instead of: “I completely get what you’re going through,”
Try: “Grief is different for everyone. What has it been like for you?”.
Offering someone your own experience and saying, “I know how you feel,” may seem comforting, but claiming to know before gaining a true understanding of the person’s unique perspective minimizes their experience. Always check in and ask yourself, “Am I focusing on the person’s experience or my own grief?”. CLICK HERE FOR THE COLORING PAGE
November 6th
Have you ever felt awkward or uncomfortable talking to a friend who is grieving and wished you could find the right words? This November, we are committed to #FliptheScript on the things we say, finding phrases that are more supportive when talking to someone who is grieving.
Instead of: “I completely get what you’re going through,”
Try: “Grief is different for everyone. What has it been like for you?”
Offering someone your own experience and saying, “I know how you feel,” may seem comforting, but claiming to know before gaining a true understanding of the person’s unique perspective minimizes their experience. Always check in and ask yourself, “Am I focusing on the person’s experience or my own grief?”. CLICK HERE FOR THE COLORING PAGE
November 3rd
Have you ever felt awkward or uncomfortable talking to a friend who is grieving and wished you could find the right words? This November, we are committed to #FliptheScript on the things we say, finding phrases that are more supportive when talking to someone who is grieving.
Instead of: “I completely get what you’re going through,”
Try This: “Grief is different for everyone. What has it been like for you?”.
Offering someone your own experience and saying, “I know how you feel,” may seem comforting, but claiming to know before gaining a true understanding of the person’s unique perspective minimizes their experience. Always check in and ask yourself, “Am I focusing on the person’s experience or my own grief?”. #flipthescript #childhoodgrief
November 1st
Have you ever talked to a grieving person and felt like you said the wrong thing? This November, we are committed to #FliptheScript on the things we say, finding phrases that are more supportive when talking to someone who is grieving.
Instead of: “The holidays must be so hard for you,”
Try: “I’m so happy to see you. I know sometimes the holidays can be hard after someone dies.”
In general, it’s not helpful to assume how people are feeling. Respecting the individual means asking them.
To learn more about grief during the holidays, view the NACG Holiday Toolkit at https://indd.adobe.com/view/c3379af8-b35d-4ea3-aa85-92d43073ecf6. #flipthescript #childhoodgrief
Monster Moods!
Earlier this year I created a fun children’s coloring book with activities about emotional vocabulary. This book was so fun to create and something I am rather proud of. The book is full of great little monsters sharing their emotions with other activities for kids to do. You can read more here…