La actividad «Tarjetas de Recuerdos» ofrece a los jóvenes la oportunidad de aprender sobre su persona haciendo preguntas y escuchando historias compartidas por adultos que conocían bien a la persona fallecida. Esto puede ser especialmente significativo si los jóvenes eran muy pequeños cuando la persona falleció y/o ayudarles a desarrollar recuerdos secundarios con historias e imágenes.
Memory work purposefully seeks the use of stimuli to create an intentional connection with the deceased. When performed with sensitivity for unique and complex relationships, memory activities can support youth in reconstructing meaning and purpose after a significant loss. When we can move away from focusing so much on when and how the person died, we begin to see new connections, growth, and even a reordering of life priorities
The Memory Scavenger Hunt provides participants an opportunity to reminisce as a family or friend group – sharing personal experiences and connections with the person who died.
When working with children impacted by familial addiction, give boys and girls enough information - in language they can understand - to validate their experience and provide support, but not too much so they end up confused and overwhelmed. This printable article, written by NACoA, provides helpful tips on talking to children about familial addiction.
Navigating a family member’s substance use disorder can be challenging at any age. However, child development theory and research tell us that children process stressful events differently based on their unique developmental stage. This article will review common trauma responses followed by tips for education, prevention, and mentoring for the age & stage: TEENS
Navigating a family member’s substance use disorder can be challenging at any age. However, child development theory and research tell us that children process stressful events differently based on their unique developmental stage. This article will review common trauma responses followed by tips for education, prevention, and mentoring for the age & stage: PRETEENS