Write Your Own Obituary

This activity was submitted by Adrianna Markley, CTRS.

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Purpose: Encourage patients to reflect on their lives and how others perceive them.

Materials:
Paper
Pens

Description:
Have patients write their own obituary and then read it aloud to the group.  Have the patient explain why he/she wrote certain things.  Would others recognize the same things?  Why would there be differences? What would the patient like others to notice and remember about themselves?