Activity: Conversation Playbook – For Families
Exploring GriefParenting / Caregiving
Objective: A sense of physical safety and security, paired with emotional love and belonging, forms the foundation for meaningful family grief support. These qualities grow through consistent, intentional moments of connection. This playbook offers a blend of quick activities, creative prompts, and simple check‑ins that make conversations feel natural, engaging, and woven into everyday life. These intentional touchpoints strengthen family cohesion and identity, helping families come together as a united whole as they move through grief.
Supplies:
- Conversation Playbook handout
- Most activities require no supplies.
- Optional: Paper and writing utensils
Instructions:
- Pick an activity from the Playbook (page 2 of handout) to spark connection, learn something new about each other, or just enjoy a moment together.
- It can be helpful to consider creating a routine for when and where to incorporate these family touchpoints.
- Be sure that each family member has an opportunity to participate & the right to pass.
- Following a family touchpoint, take mental note of how the experience was for you and your family and if it might be one to add to the family rhythms.
Considerations:
- These are not one-size-fits-all activities. Consider “trying on” a variety of family touchpoints to determine which work best for you and your family.
- Remember to use these moments to take a pause from the chaos of daily lift to really connect and prioritize family cohesion.
Thank you, Kelly Petersohn, from Camp Erin Online for developing & sharing this activity!
