Feelings Jars
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Give each of the five (or however many you want) colours a feeling, eg fear, love, anger, sadness and hope. Then ask for examples of what thoughts or situations trigger these feelings.
Here are some examples of colours, feelings and thoughts from Leona, aged 10, whose mum has multiple sclerosis.
‘In my memory jar there is green because my Dad liked gardening, red for the Red Arrows we saw together, blue for the sea on holiday, yellow for his hugs at bedtime and pink for the colour he painted my bedroom.’
Quote from the booklet: A child's grief: Supporting a child when someone in their family has died
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Red = Anger
'Why did my Mum have to get MS? It's not fair. I hate it and wish it would go away. I feel angry when my mates discuss what their mum has been doing. They're lucky.'
Blue = Love
'I love my Mum, her smiles, her hugs, her pasta bake and chocolate brownies.'
Yellow = Fear
'I am very worried that Mum finds it so hard to breathe at night. I am also scared that I might have to move school.'
Green = Sadness
'I feel sad when I think Mum may not get better.'
Pink = Hope
'I hope that Mum will be well enough to walk at my sports day.'
More practical support
Try these activities, they can be found on the Winston's Wish website
Calendar of memories
Mark important dates connected with the person who has died on a calendar, which you can then share with other people
Memory shapes
Make your own coloured shape of memories
Feelings, feelings
Compare your feelings on the feelings grid
Remember
Add a star to the skyscape of memories
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