Grief Shadowbox Workshop

Grief and its effects on the mind and body are profound. Often, it won’t leave us alone until we begin the process of feeling our way through it and releasing it in a way that honors the deep love and gift that the person, animal, or thing gave us.

Join us on Friday, October 10th to beautifully move through the remembrance with a symbol of love and creativity. Discover profound meaning and inner peace in this project with us.

All supplies provided (NO extra fees), including the shadow box, a wide variety of decorations, and glue. Considerations for the shadowbox will be items specific to the person or pet or thing lost (bring pictures too) which will be symbols and images, 3D item, color psychology, natural elements such as flowers, rocks, leafs, etc. All you have to bring is the creativity and the love for the one you wish to honor!

We will culminate the healing experience with a special ceremony where we seal a heartfelt letter in wax, a timeless sentiment of more feelings than many times can be expressed.

Info: 6-6:30 PM
Setup & Welcome Table
• Supplies laid out, light snacks available, find table
• Counselor and host greet early arrivals

6:30– 7:00 PM
Opening & Grounding
• Welcome participants
• Brief grounding activity (guided breath or reflection)
• Short talk from Brandon Vann, Graduate student at Apple Tree Counseling LLC on honoring grief and memory

7:00 – 8:00PM
Creative Time: Shadow Box Decoration
• Attendees are walked through the conceptualization of building a shadow box with a Michelle crafted 3 step process, echoing stages of grief, and craft at their own pace during each step
• Quiet music in the background
• Prompts/cards placed on tables, examples
• Counselors circulate gently for support

8:00- 8:30PM
Sharing Circle (Optional Participation)
• Open invitation to share the story of the person or pet remembered
• Or show their box and share what they created
• Counselors help facilitate gentle closure
8:30 - 9:00 PM
Closing
• Group reflection, poem, release!

Host or Publisher Michelle Kauble MS LPC