Table 1.

Comprehensive Model of Caregiver Resilience and DMT Mechanisms.

Embodied Aesthetics Domain (Koch, 2017)	Corresponding Caregiver Resilience Factors	Example DMT Techniques
Hedonism	Cultivating positive emotions (e.g., Wister & Cosco, 2020) Cognitive flexibility and present-moment engagement (e.g., Hayslip & Smith, 2012) Social support (e.g., Cohen et al., 2000)	Movement improvisation, use of DMT props
Aesthetics	Self-efficacy (e.g., Kim & Knight, 2018)	Authentic movement, co-creation
Symbolism: Cognitive, Affective, Transpersonal	Sense of mastery (e.g., Harmell et al., 2011) Meaning-making and spirituality (e.g., Ramsey, 2012) Social support	Movement metaphors, mirrored movement
Enactive Transitional Support	Sense of mastery Creation and rehearsal of active coping behaviors (e.g., Khalaila & Cohen, 2016)	Rhythm and ritual
Generativity	Self-efficacy Spirituality Creativity (e.g., Goulding et al., 2018)	Embodying personal themes in movement