Table 3.

Comprehension and acceptance of the patient

Comprehension	Concepts
Low	meaning, the finite, and legacy
Moderate	the search for hope, having a purpose in life, connecting with life, courage, life’s limitations, and sources of meaning
High	death and dying, meaningful death
Acceptance	Concepts
Low	death and dying
Moderate	the search for hope, having a purpose in life, connecting with life, courage, life’s limitations, and sources of meaning
High	the integration of family members into therapy sessions

Note. Discussion of comprehension and acceptance by the patient.