암환자와 암환자 가족의 자기성찰 비대면 집단문학치료 다중 사례연구 -정신건강 관리를 중심으로 = A Multi-case Study of Non-face-to-face Introspection Group Literature Therapy for Cancer Patients -Focusing on Mental Health Care and Their Families

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

This study analyzes the process and results of non-face-to-face literary therapy aimed at improving mental health while helping cancer patients and their families to self-reflect. Participants’ narratives were analyzed and related to life, and how their reflective experiences affected their mental health was observed. The therapy was conducted non-face-to-face twice in the same way using The Brother and The Sister who became the Sun and the Moon, 3 ‘bal’ of Straw Rope, A Lady without Hands, and Living on My Luck. The first was conducted on October 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2022, and the second on December 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2022. Participants wanted to reflect on their lives after being diagnosed with cancer, and they understood how their or their family’s cancer experiences affected their lives, especially by gaining insight into their relationships and roles. Looking back on the past, they wanted or accepted new changes more, but ultimately, they felt more positive and happier about their lives and themselves for their achievements. This was closely related to the fact that participants were able to follow the narrative and project, integrate their lives well, to express themselves comfortably, and sympathize with each other within a homogeneous group. Due to the COVID-19 situation and the specificity of cancer patients, there were limitations, such as difficulty in using the online program or not being able to direct support since it was conducted non-face-to-face. To explore the special and existential experiences of cancer patients in depth, a face-to-face follow-up study with a limited target group is proposed.