ABSTRACT
The group or family members asked to imagine or bring a box which contains treasures, memories, or junk saved over the years. This can be used to renew feelings and memories and used symbolically to work through difficult times. Treasure or junk boxes include symbolism, sensory modes, visions, and nonverbal expressions. These contribute to the expression of feelings long forgotten that can resurface and help bring about healing, renewal, and change. The group or family may choose to draw pictures of their treasures, or may bring in boxes with feeling words placed in them. The members would then proceed to describe the objects that evoke these feelings. The trainer may need to help the group members realize they are talking about themselves as they describe the object. Also, many feelings comes up which may have to be dealt with before dismissing the group or family.
