ABSTRACT

This outdoor exercise is fun and builds a sense of teamwork between couples in the group or pairs in the family. Develop greater appreciation of nature and spirituality. The exercise creates special symbolic meanings from objects in nature; these special meanings can enrich the couple in the distant future. The exercise is more meaningful if little emphasis is placed on the competition between couples or teams. For some groups it is wise to spend time emphasizing the importance of team effort. Many couples and families lack spirituality and a sense of ritual and specialness. The exercise is especially meaningful if done in a remote setting and rugged terrain. The exercise is more meaningful if little emphasis is placed on the competition between couples or teams. The exercise, the couples are instructed to take their symbols and build a symbol in their home to remind them to value their teamwork, nature, and each other.