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Reflect

Presentation of Reflect, a conversation kit designed to help families express grief through creative activities. The display includes a folded instruction guide, two small white interactive devices with knobs, buttons, and digital screens, and scattered conversation prompt cards in muted green. A prompt card is inserted into one of the devices, while clay sculpting instructions are visible in the open guide behind them. Additional materials, including sculpting tools, clay, and a yellow sponge, are arranged on the table. The Reflect logo and tagline, “Providing families space to express grief,” appear in the upper right against a soft, neutral background.

While everyone experiences grief in their life, nobody ever talks about it. Families that experience loss often avoid conversations about grief because they don't know how to navigate intense emotions, and cultural norms that discourage the discussion of death.

Reflect is a collaborative art kit that provides a space for families to express grieving in both verbal and non-verbal ways. Individuals start by journaling for a few weeks to understand their feelings, allowing them to gain clarity and perspective before having a conversation with their family. Then Reflect guides families together through a conversation activity using creativity to express their emotions through mediums such as clay sculpting, painting, and jewelry making.

By providing personalized conversation starter prompts, families are able to navigate through the complexity of grief in a safe and structured environment.