Reconstructing life narratives through creativity in social work

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Table 1. Themes, key findings and related concepts

The classifying themes: Experiences in relation to creativity or creative activities	The key aspects in a general meaning network: The meanings of creative experiences and the significance of these in the lives of the clients	Related concepts and results
Creativity A landmark for significant moments Supporting dealing with feelings	Understanding life and oneself through creativity	Coherence Organising the inner narrative
Creativity Enabling experiences Creating new possibilities A way to express oneself A vital part of one’s self-image	Creative experiences fostering feelings of significance and purpose	Significance Purpose Processing the inner narrative in relation to experienced significance and purpose
Creative experiences Organising life Connecting with others	Constructing meaningfulness in creative group activities	Meaningfulness Negotiating the inner narrative in relation to the narratives of others
Creativity: The joy of creativity in everyday life A spiritual element	Creativity in everyday life and as a spiritual dimension	Transcendence Reconstructing the inner narrative

Figure 1. Social work clients’ experiences of creativity in their lives.

Figure 2. Reconstructing life narratives through creativity enhances agency and well-being.

Table 2. Themes emerging from the data about experiences in relation to creativity

Creativity	The joy of creativity in everyday life
	A landmark for significant moments Supporting dealing with feelings
	Enabling experiences Creating new possibilities A way to express oneself A vital part of one’s self-image
	Organising life Connecting with others
	A spiritual element