Bereavement Healing Journey
Workshop Curriculum
Session 1: The Landscape of Grief
Gemstone: Smoky Quartz Theme: Grounding and safety
Affirmations: I am grounded. I am supported. I am safe.
Reflection: - How does grief feel in your body today? - What supports you when you feel overwhelmed?
Creative Space: Create a grounding art design using your favorite earthy colors and one ART OF THE SOUL affirmation card and by answering questions given by Linda by drawing the answer. Breathe deeply as you draw or paint.
Session 2: Honoring the Past
Gemstone: Rose Quartz Theme: Love, Remembrance and Appreciation
Affirmation: Love never ends — it transforms and expands.
Reflection: - What memory brings warmth to your heart? - How can you honor your loved one in everyday life?
Creative Space: Create a heart-centered artwork or memory collage inspired by your loved one and one ART OF THE SOUL affirmation card by answering questions given by Linda while drawing or painting, and collaging.
Session 3: Expression and Release
Gemstone: Aquamarine Theme: Emotional flow and communication
Affirmation: I allow emotions to flow through me with grace.
Reflection: - What emotion are you ready to express or release? - What does compassion toward yourself look like?
Creative Space: Use your favorite blue and green art medium to express your emotional landscape along with the message of an ART OF THE SOUL affirmation card. Answer questions given by Linda by using creative expression.
Session 4: Transformation
Gemstone: Amethyst Theme: Peace and connection
Affirmation: Love transcends all boundaries — You are guided by light.
Reflection: What message of comfort or peace do you sense today? - How has grief changed your understanding of love?
Creative Space: Create artwork inspired by light and color — a visual reflection of peace and transformation along with an affirmation card from ART OF THE SOUL.
Session 5: Renewal
Gemstone: Citrine Theme: Joy and new beginnings
Affirmation: I carry love forward as I open to new beginnings.
Reflection: - What are you grateful for in this moment? - What new joy or purpose is emerging within you?
Creative Space: Create a vision board or affirmation art that represents hope and renewal by using one ART OF THE SOUL affirmation card and answering questions given by Linda by using your favorite creative medium.
Closing Reflection
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What have you learned about yourself through this journey?
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How will you continue to nurture your healing?
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What symbol or word represents your renewed strength?