“I Normally Think about It before Bed. It’s Really Lonely and Dark… and then You Just Can’t Sleep”: Using Arts-Based Existential Interventions to Support Children Grappling with Death

Children are curious about death, yet many parents and teachers report feeling uncomfortable and unqualified to discuss it with them. Results from qualitative findings suggest that art-based interventions can facilitate meaningful discussions on this topic, with children noting enhanced emotional expression, increased empathy, and significant shifts in perspective.