To increase knowledge about an art therapy concept that encourages children who have been abused or traumatized to keep a chronological portfolio of their artwork, so they can go back and make changes, giving children a sense of control over past hurts or problematic behaviors.

To help children learn to cope with the loss of a loved one by suggesting the use of a memory box.

To increase knowledge about a cognitive counseling technique in which children rewrite stories of their problems to create a space between them and the problem. This enables the child to create a less-stressed approach to the problem.

To help an individual work through his or her own version of grief.

To gain insight regarding the discrepancy between how one feels and what one expresses while experiencing grief, and to find ways to express grief in a safe, healthy manner.

To increase knowledge about grief, the difference between grief and depression, and how long grief might last.

To use drawing as a way for children to express a wish.