It is great to hear more ideas! We provide small canvas tote bags that include an envelope of handouts for the parent/caregiver that explains child development relationship to grief and loss and how adults can help. We still have in stock older CareNotes written for children and teens addressing death, funerals, grief. I have only found one hospice specific coloring book and order from The Talbot Hospice Foundation, 410.822.6681. It explains role of the hospice team members visiting the patient and approaching death. We top it off with small box of crayons and heart shaped fleece rice bags made by volunteers. We also use Alan Wolfelt's coloring book ,"How I Feel", as needed. Team social workers share this bag with families/children and use this opportunity to provide grief education and support.
Deborah Andrews, MSSW, LCSW
Bereavement Coordinator
BSA Hospice of the Southwest
5211 SW 9th Ave., Ste. 100
Amarillo, TX 79106
806-350-1352 www.hospicesouthwest.com
Grief and gratitude are kindred souls, each pointing to the beauty of what is transient and given to us by grace. -- Patricia Campbell Carlson
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