Module One - Welcome and Introduction

In this module we will cover why we are taking the time and space in our lives to Create A Hope Box.

We will cover the supplies lists and ways support you in choosing which supplies appeal to you most in creating your project.

I will show you some easy self regulation practices to help calm your nervous system for when your grief arises as you work on your Hope Box.

Lastly, we will discuss ways to approach working with your photographs in the course.

Module Two - Making Photo Cards

We will delve into the supplies required to make your photo cards and explore different ways to create them using watercolor paper and watercolor paint.

I will show you some basic watercolor techniques and some easy practices to create beautiful washes of color.

Next I will talk with you about how to approach laying your phots onto the cards and deciding which backgrounds to pair with your photos.

Lastly, I will work with you to attach your photos to the handmade watercolor photo cards using photo corners and washi tape.

Module Three - Making Affirmation Cards

Affirmations are a powerful way to claim a higher vision for our lives and move with more ease through the process of grieving. 

This module covers making affirmation cards using watercolor paper, watercolor paint, mod podge, ink sprays,  and stamps. 

We will also make two pouches to store your affirmation and poetry cards utilizing a brown paper bag, latex house paint, and mod podge. You can also make the pouches using scrapbooking paper.  

I will supply affirmations for you, and you are of course, welcome to use any affirmations that you enjoy and feel uplifting to you. 

Module Four - Making Poetry Cards

Creative writing exercises, such as journaling and writing poetry, provide you with a way to process your grief and witness yourself transforming as your grief transforms. 

I will provide you with journal prompts and pieces of contemporary poetry to support you in writing about your grief, your love for your person who has died, and the brave and bold life you are building now. 

I will also provide you with examples of poetry excerpts and phrases form my journal writings to inspire you to create beautiful writing in praise of your beloved and yourself as you move forward with courage and hope. 

Module Five - Creating the Box

We use a simple wooden photo box int this course and paint it with acrylic house paint and cover it with images using photocopies of photos and mod podge.

Making a box is optional. You may select any box that you have or find that you feel honors the person who has died and brings you joy. 

It is important is to consider what might remind you of your person and feel like a way to praise the love and connection that you share with them. This connection may determine the theme you have for your Hope Box and involve Their favorite color, pass time, Hobby, vacation spot, or your favorite Memories with them. The key os for you to create something that reminds you of them and Brings you joy as well. 

Module Six - Conclusion, Thank You, and Next Steps

In our final module together You place all of the items that You have made in the course in Your Hope Box: the photo cards, the affirmations cards, and The Poetry Cards. 

You will also want to gather objects that remind you of them that you will store in your Hope Box. The idea is to have your Hope Box feel like a refuge of joy, praise in honor of your loved one, and a deep and lasting connection to them. 

I will talk with you about ways to continue working with your Hope Box and also about transformational practices that will support you to continue to work with your grief in a powerful way.