Table 4.

Experience of Art Therapy in Patients with Terminal Cancer and their Families.

Categories	Subcategories
Belief systems evolve as individuals transform their understanding of illness and death into a positive outlook, discovering meaning in the process	Feeling unfamiliar and intimidated by the idea of expressing my thoughts through art
	Trying to accept the present and positively overcome sadness
	Expressing hope through emotional bonds during the process of parting
	Conveying and preserving personal and family beliefs
Within the crisis, a sense of family bonding is strengthened and cohesion is formed	Feeling upset about family imbalances caused by deteriorating health
	Valuing togetherness and striving for stability amidst the current challenges
Experiencing art therapy that aids in clear communication and open emotional expression, the family overcomes crisis and moves forward	Art as a medium of empowerment for patients and facilitator of family conversations, even amidst difficulties
	Sharing a range of emotions, not just joy, but concerns and sorrow, through art
	Gratitude for art's role in improving family communication and connection through artwork