Feasibility and Effectiveness of Dyadic Prolonged Exposure Intervention for Preventing Posttraumatic Grief in Young Children: A Case Report of Two Siblings

Rachamim, Lilach

doi:10.1002/imhj.21659

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“…One-half of the included articles ( n = 12, 52%) specified the time passed since the death of the sibling and the beginning of the bereavement intervention (see Figure 4). The interventions can start as early as 2 weeks after death ( n = 1), 29 but most fall around the 6–12 month mark ( n = 7). 15,21,23,26,33,38,39 Seven interventions ( n = 7) 15,19,21,30,33,35,37 placed a cut-off between 1 and 5 years after death.…”

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“…The progression of phases can be summarized as follows: time for welcome (n = 7) 15,19,21,[37][38][39][40]  time for education (n = 8) 15,19,21,32,[37][38][39][40]  time for expression (n = 8) 15,19,21,32,[37][38][39][40]  time for closing (n = 6). 15,19,[37][38][39][40] Thirteen articles (n = 13, 57%) 19,20,21,25,29,32,33,[35][36][37][38][39][40] described parallel sessions for parents during the children's sessions. These groups were overseen by nurses, psychologists, therapists and volunteers.…”

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“…19,21,25,35,[37][38][39] Bereavement services Intervention type. Seventy percent of the articles described one type of bereavement intervention (n = 16), 15,[19][20][21]23,25,28,29,30,[32][33][34][35]37,39,40 and 30% of the articles describe more than one type of bereavement intervention (n = 7). 22,24,26,27,31,36,38 The most common form of bereavement care is group intervention (n = 12, 52%).…”

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“…32,38,39 Nine articles (40%) 15,19,21,23,29,30,32,33,39 outlined the themes addressed during the sessions: sharing and expressing individual loss (n = 8), 15,19,21,23,29,32,33,39 education on the grief process (n = 5), 19,21,30,33,39 identifying reactions and grief symptoms (n = 3), 23,29,33 strengthening peer and family relationships (n = 4), 15,23,29,39 maintaining relationship and memories of the deceased (n = 3), 15,32,39 learning coping skills and strengthening self (n = 4), 29,32,33,39 and consolidation of skills and future outlook (n = 5). 15,19,29,33,39 Intervention layout. Eight articles (n = 8) gave details of intervention timetables and activity schedules.…”

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“…If not, the child is referred onward for one-onone professional help. Some bereavement services (n = 8, 34%) 25,29,32,35,36,[38][39][40] provided follow-up assessment after intervention. This can be as simple as an informal gathering or social event (n = 3), 25,35,36 an on-going discussion group (n = 2), 38,39 or a formal meeting with a therapist (n = 3).…”

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Bereavement care interventions for children under the age of 18 following the death of a sibling: a systematic review

Ridley

Frache

2020

Palliat Med

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Background: Childhood bereavement after sibling death is common, but often unrecognized. The psychosomatic and socioeconomic outcomes of bereaved children can be compromised if appropriate care is unavailable during the formative years leading into adulthood. Aim: This review aims to describe the methods, structures and procedures of bereavement care for children and adolescents after the loss of a sibling, and the impact on the families benefiting from these interventions. Design: A systematic review without restriction on study design was conducted. Data sources: Four databases (MEDLINE, PsycINFO, EMBASE, Cochrane Library) were searched for articles published from 2000 to 2019. The search was conducted according to PRISMA guidelines and the protocol is registered on PROSPERO under number CRD42019124675. Articles were assessed against eligibility criteria by both authors, and quality was appraised using CASP checklists and NHMRC grading guidelines. Results: Twenty-three studies met inclusion criteria. Bereavement care was most often accessed by children ages 6–18 who lost a sibling to cancer 6–12 months prior. The interventions were typically group sessions or weekend camps, run predominantly by unpaid staff from a variety of backgrounds. Some staff members received priori specific training. Grief education is taught through mediated discussion and bereavement-centered activities balanced with playful and relaxed activities. Several services have effectuated evaluations of their interventions, and preliminary results show a positive effect for families. Conclusion: Existing literature most likely gives an incomplete picture of appropriate childhood bereavement care, and many interventions possibly remain unpublished or published in other non-scientific sources. An effective response to childhood grief would involve collaboration between medical resources and community services, reinforced through the development of outreach and training programs.

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