| What they appreciated about the EFAT | Recognizing and expressing one’s feelings (18) | I reflected on/expressed my inner self/emotions.
I was able to understand my feelings by writing them down.
It was an opportunity to talk openly.
I let out my worries and negative emotions that I was unaware of.
I came to know why I was anxious. |
| Understanding colleagues better and supporting each other (12) | I was able to understand my colleagues better.
I determined that my colleagues’ grievances were similar to mine.
We gave each other feedback.
We comforted each other using a heart bandage.
Sharing my feelings with colleagues gave me strength. |
| Mind became lighter (6) | My mind became lighter, and I became more energized.
I experienced a lot of change in a short time.
I experienced peace of mind in my tiring life.
My exhausted mind was restored.
I felt lighter by blowing my negative emotions into the balloons.
I let out the burden that was buried deep inside. |
| The EFAT was helpful (4) | The atmosphere was good, and there were many activities that I could engage in.
It was my first time receiving art therapy, but I was able to participate easily without
experiencing any burden. |
| What they thought could be improved about the EFAT | Participant composition (6) | It will be more effective if participants are grouped into specialists and residents, separated by residency year, or classified by mental wellbeing.
One-on-one art therapy. |
| Art therapy content (3) | I would like to try all the good emotion cards.
I would like to blow out the balloons to the fullest point.
I would like to have more time to discuss the tree drawings. |