A Look Inside: Program Nights in Action

Sensory Sandbox: Each program night, participants have the opportunity to visit specialty spaces like the Sensory Room. There, a large sandbox features a projected topographic map across its surface. Facilitators use this visual to guide meaningful conversations about the highs and lows of grief, helping participants explore their feelings and own experiences.

Connections & Reflections: Holding onto the end of a ball of yarn, one participant shares something they learned from someone in the group, then tosses the ball to that person. Each participant continues by sharing what they’ve learned from another group member or about themselves. As the yarn is passed, a web begins to form, creating a powerful visual of connection.

Special Messages to Our Person: Using dissolving paper, families write a special message or wish they want to share with their person. Each message is gently placed in a bowl of water, and as the words fade away, a closing poem is read. This meaningful activity brings all families together for a final closing circle, marking the end of their 10-week journey.