Efficacy of Interventions for Children Experiencing Grief
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Authors
Van Der Aa, Jessica
Issue Date
2024-11-11
Type
Capstone
Language
en
Keywords
childhood grief , grief and loss , grief interventions , child and adolescent grief , bereavement
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Abstract
This literature review examines grief interventions used with children and adolescents and the efficacy of said interventions. Grief and loss are universal human experiences that every person will encounter at some point in their lives. While not all grief requires therapeutic intervention,
intervention is sometimes required. Children and adolescents are a population that may require special consideration when it comes to the therapeutic interventions used for grief. Mental health professionals need to be able to provide interventions at appropriate developmental levels,
as well as understand what supports the client already has and the cultural standards that the client subscribes to. Common themes derived from the review of literature are the importance of the setting of therapeutic intervention, domains of therapeutic change, the psychological impact of different grief situations, and the psychological impact of different grief interventions. Common interventions used with younger age groups include Cognitive Behavior Therapies, immersive therapies such as grief camps, and creative therapies. Examples of successful interventions include creative pursuits such as storytelling and art, Cognitive Behavior Therapy and immersive therapies showing significant impact.
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