Secular Grief Evidence Based Care Package

This care package pairs with the book Grief for Atheists and extends the book contents with supportive activities and tools with a warm, science-based approach to support non-believers as they incorporate grief into their lives.

• Evidence-Based Support: Every piece is based on science and  best practices.
• Tailored for Non-Believers: Provides comfort and practical strategies without religious overtones.
• Holistic Approach: Addresses emotional, physical, and cognitive aspects of grief.
• Long-Term Coping Skills: Focuses on incorporating grief into your life in a healthy, meaningful way.
• Validates Your Experience: Acknowledges the challenges of grieving in a world full of well-meaning but often religious-based support.

What’s Inside:

Grief-Friendly Daily Planner supports a common and normal neurological part of grief, difficulty remembering everyday tasks and staying on track. Grieving brains are working very hard. Many people experiencing grief report issues with their memory and difficulty staying on task. In addition, setting our intentions for necessary self care helps us prioritize ourselves.  (learn more in Chapter Four: Grief Affects Every Part of You)

 Daily Feelings Gradient  A relaxing and effortless color-based mood and feeling exploration activity with all the supplies you need.  Grief can bring out unfamiliar and overlapping feelings. This activity validates our feelings and helps us explore them with color.  Exploring our many feelings throughout the day with each other, and the world around us, helps us make connections on what helps us have better days. This activity can also help us discover new opportunities for self care as we incorporate grief into our lives. (lean more in Chapter Five, Feelings Check In. ) 

Includes:

• • two sided watercolor sheets
  • watercolor pencils
  • watercolor brush

Sweet Meyer Lemon Soap The vibrant scent of lemon can boost our mood and allows us to connect with our senses and surroundings to stay grounded. In addition, our immune system may weaken at a time of grief and frequent hand washing is an act of self care that helps us stay well. Soap is handmade. Fragrance is Phthalate free. (learn more in Chapter Six How Can You Take Care of Yourself? ) 

Sleep Kit Many people who are deeply grieving report not feeling fully rested and other changes in sleep habits. This can make it even more difficult to cope. A cozy eye mask and comfortable ear plugs support quality sleep. The kit also includes a list of additional simple, evidence-based changes that can improve rest. (learn more in Chapter eight, Sleep. )

Comfort Foods Grief can change our eating habits and preparing a full meal may feel overwhelming. A simple to prepare soup mix along with cozy hot cocoa provides nourishment and love. (learn more in Chapter Ten Nourishment. )

Soothing Sounds Lavender Candle Immerse yourself in a cocoon of calm with a Soothing Sounds Lavender Candle, a scientifically-designed sensory retreat. Engaging multiple senses provides a deep anchor point for self regulation. This handmade multisensory candle is specially designed to use our senses of smell, touch, sight, and hearing to provide a focal point as we reset our thoughts. 

• Research tells us that the scent of lavender makes many people feel relaxed and calm.  
• The unique crackling wooden wick provides a gentle, soothing sound to anchor your attention. 
• The warm glow and dancing flame offer a captivating focal point for mindfulness practice.
• Long-lasting soy wax blend for a clean, even burn.
• Elegant tin container for portability and heat protection.

(learn more in Chapter Eleven, Relaxing Your Mind) fragrance is phthalate free.

Reflections Quilling Kit Transform your cherished memories into a beautiful, tangible work of art with our Memory Spiral Quilled Reflections Kit. This unique craft experience offers a continuing bond to your loved one, combining the soothing art of paper quilling with the power of remembrance.

Why Reflections Quilling?

• Accessible Artistry: Paper quilling is easy to learn, requiring no prior artistic skills. Start and stop as you need, making it perfect for unpredictable grief journeys.
• Flow State Facilitator: Immerse yourself in a focused, meditative state that quiets intrusive thoughts and promotes present-moment awareness.
• Continuing Bonds: Research shows maintaining connections with lost loved ones is an important part of grief. Memory Spiral provides a tangible way to honor and preserve these bonds.
• Meaningful Memento: Create a display-worthy piece of art that serves as a beautiful tribute to your loved one.
• Therapeutic Process: Writing memories on paper strips before quilling allows for reflection and emotional processing.

Kit Includes:

• • Comprehensive instruction guide
  • High-quality paper strips for writing memories
  • Professional quilling tool
  • Elegant shadow box for displaying your finished artwork

How It Works:

1. 1. Write cherished memories on the provided paper strips
   2. Use the quilling tool to roll and shape your memory-infused strips
   3. Arrange your quilled pieces in the shadow box to create a unique, personal artwork

Learn more in Chapter Twelve Chapter Music, Art and Flow and Chapter 14 Your Relationship and Your Story.