Interventions for Young Bereaved Children: A Systematic Review and Implications for School Mental Health Providers

Chen, Yung-Chi; Panebianco, Andrea

doi:10.1007/s10566-017-9426-x

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“…This can be expected, as children and adolescents are dependent on their parents’ care (Niemelä et al., 2010). Involvement of parents in interventions has also proved to be a decisive factor in bereavement care (Chen & Panebianco, 2018). This may partly explain why several included studies had both adult and young participants, and why interventions often target the family as a whole.…”

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Children and adolescents’ preferences for support when living with a dying parent – An integrative review

2022

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Living with a dying parent when one is at a young age is considered among the most traumatic experiences a person can have (Phillips, 2014). The loss can result in physical, cognitive, emotional and behavioural problems, and many children and adolescents, in this study defined as 2-18 years of age (Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, 1989; World Health Organization, 2001), struggle for years after the parent's death (Phillips, 2014;Torbic, 2011). This study was conducted from the children and adolescents' perspective and focuses on their preferences for support during the period before and immediately after the parent's death. In this context, preferences are linked to children and adolescents' first choice in how they want to be supported. This includes both support from professionals and other social networks. Such knowledge is needed when designing interventions to prevent ill health among bereaved children and adolescents and to improve the quality of palliative care. The consequences of not exploring different preferences may be that supportive interventions do not work as they should, and thus unsatisfactory help is generated for this vulnerable group. | BACKG ROU N DChildren and adolescents living with a parent who has a lifethreatening illness are at risk of developing long-lasting symptoms and ill health. To eliminate outcomes such as low self-esteem, behavioural difficulties (e.g., anger and aggression), long-term illness

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Children and adolescents’ preferences for support when living with a dying parent – An integrative review

2022

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“…Such a loss can disrupt family communication, interrupt family routines, and shake up family role relationships. These challenges may affect children's psychological progress during the grieving process (Chen & Panebianco, 2018).…”

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“I Don’t Know What to Say”: Teachers’ Perspectives on Supporting Bereaved Students After the Death of a Parent

Levkovich

Elyoseph

2021

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This qualitative study examined teachers’ experiences dealing with bereaved students following the death of a parent. The researchers conducted in-depth, semi-structured, face-to-face interviews with 25 teachers in Israeli schools who had counseled one of their students after the death of a parent. The interviews were recorded and transcribed and underwent content analysis. Analysis of the findings revealed that the teachers felt helpless, confused, overloaded emotionally and anxious when counseling students who had lost a parent. In addition, the teachers discussed the complex nature of their relationship with the remaining parent, ranging from a desire to support the family through avoidance for fear of hurting the parent to fears of being overwhelmed by the child’s problems. Many teachers mentioned their need for support from school officials.

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“…Previous research has shown that negative experiences during parental illness, death and the mourning period afterwards can increase the risk for psychosocial distress among adolescents and young people [9][10][11]. Age, gender, stage of cognitive and emotional development and earlier experiences are among some of the factors that will influence, in addition to the relationship between the parents and the adolescents and young people [12][13][14][15][16]. Furthermore, trust in healthcare professionals (HCPs) and the way they communicate and inform adolescents and young people as relatives has also been shown to have an impact [17][18][19].…”

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Adolescents’ and young people’s needs and preferences for support when living with a parent with life-threatening cancer: a grounded theory study

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Background Living with a parent facing life-threatening illness and losing a mom or dad at a young age can cause both short- and long-term health problems. Without satisfactory support, adolescents’ and young people are at risk of developing low self-esteem, behavioural difficulties (e.g., anger and aggression), long-term illness or premature death caused by severe mental illness, substance abuse, self-harm and suicide attempts. The aim of this study was to explore adolescents’ and young people’s needs and preferences for support as they live with a parent with life-threatening cancer. Methods Qualitative interviews were conducted with 10 respondents (17–24 years) in Norway and Sweden. Data were analysed through grounded theory according to Charmaz. Results Adolescents’ and young peoples’ needs and preferences for support were described through the main category ‘To feel safe and secure and to be prepared’ and further broken down into five subcategories ‘Relationships in the immediate family—balancing support and protection’; ‘The social network—support and normalcy in a carefully selected group’; ‘Maintaining everyday life—challenges in school and working life’; ‘The right support at the right time—competence, trust and continuity in meeting health care professionals’; and ‘Support outside the home—an opportunity for full transparency’. Conclusion Adolescents’ and young peoples’ preferences for support when living with a parent facing life-threatening illness are individual and unique, but they share a common need to feel safe and secure and to be prepared. Adolescents and young people express that they primarily want support from parents and friends, but they also want support from health care professionals, especially in situations when the ill parent becomes worse. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance for health care professionals to identify the most vulnerable adolescents and young people by mapping their social networks and paying extra attention to their needs for support when there is deterioration in the parent’s illness state. This study also highlights the importance for health care professionals to establish a good relationship with adolescents and young people to meet their needs and preferences for support. In addition, information and support are needed in a timely manner and adapted to the life-threatening ill parent’s illness state and individual’s needs and preferences to optimise preparedness.

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Interventions for Young Bereaved Children: A Systematic Review and Implications for School Mental Health Providers

Cited by 17 publications

References 42 publications

Children and adolescents’ preferences for support when living with a dying parent – An integrative review

Children and adolescents’ preferences for support when living with a dying parent – An integrative review

“I Don’t Know What to Say”: Teachers’ Perspectives on Supporting Bereaved Students After the Death of a Parent

Adolescents’ and young people’s needs and preferences for support when living with a parent with life-threatening cancer: a grounded theory study

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