Memory box
A memory box is a box containing objects that serve as reminders. A person may make a memory box as a way to organize meaningful items from their own life.[1] A person grieving somebody who has died may find it helpful to make a memory box with objects and papers related to the person,[2] sometimes with personalized decorations as a form of art therapy.[3] Making and reviewing the contents of a memory box can be part of life story work[4] and reminiscence therapy.[5]
Dementia
[edit]In cases of dementia, a memory box may be used as a form of therapy to remind the patient of their earlier life.[5]
Bereavement
[edit]Memory boxes are provided by some hospitals in the event of stillbirth, miscarriage, or other problem during or after childbirth. They contain objects belonging to or representing the deceased child to help relatives come to terms with their loss. Memory boxes are usually donated by local charities and organizations.[6][7][8]
References
[edit]- ↑ Smallman, Eve (2025-05-18). "I tried the 'Memory Box' decluttering method for sentimental items and finally managed to choose style over clutter in my compact living room". Homes and Gardens. Retrieved 2026-09-09.
- ↑ "The Memory-Box Making Technique as A Tool for Community Care and Support". From microscope to kaleidoscope: reconsidering educational aspects related to children in the HIV&AIDS pandemic. BRILL. 2008-01-01. p. 54. ISBN 978-90-8790-564-4.
- ↑ Coenen, Claudia (2024-01-18). Seasons of Grief: Creative Interventions to Support Bereaved People. Jessica Kingsley Publishers. p. 49. ISBN 978-1-83997-487-8.
- ↑ Young, Hannah; Garrard, Brenda (2016). "Bereavement and loss: developing a memory box to support a young woman with profound learning disabilities". British Journal of Learning Disabilities. 44 (1): 78–84. doi:10.1111/bld.12129. ISSN 1468-3156.
- 1 2 Uboldi, Sara; Iannacci, Lorenza; Menon, Vanda; Bortolotti, Alessandro; Candeloro, Giulia; Crociata, Alessandro; Pica, Valeria; Romagnoli, Angelo; Tartari, Maria; Fabbo, Andrea; Marasco, Alessandra; Sacco, Pier Luigi (December 2025). "Archives and Health program for dementia: A pilot study of a non-pharmacological creative arts-based intervention protocol". Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics Plus. 2 (4). doi:10.1016/j.aggp.2025.100199.
- ↑ "Carine | memory box | Carolyn". 13 December 2018.
- ↑ "Memory boxes to help grieving parents donated to Sherwood Forest Hospitals".
- ↑ "Littlehampton mum forced to end her pregnancy starts parent support group".