The intention of reminiscence in this study was to foster meaningful dialogue amongst the group. The discussions were light-hearted in the beginning and as the group progressed, dis-closure of more intimate experiences grew inciting empathy,relatedness, and evocative conversation amongst the group mem-bers. A feeling of containment within the group was witnessed as discussion of dislikes, differing opinions, and intimate memories were shared. Stimulated memories such as surviving breast cancer,enduring childhood within a Japanese internment camp, adapting to an isolated childhood in Big Sur, California, loss of a spouse,are a few examples of remembering that appeared to increase empathy towards self during discussions. Participants were able to reflect upon their past difficult circumstances, and derive mean-ing through how they were able to learn, accept, persevere, and adapt.