Complicated grief therapy for clinicians: An evidence‐based protocol for mental health practice

Iglewicz, Alana; Shear, M. Katherine; Reynolds, Charles F.; Simon, Naomi M.; Lebowitz, Barry D.; Zisook, Sidney

doi:10.1002/da.22965

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“…Furthermore, Shear et al showed the e cacy of an intervention program of 16 sessions that proved its superiority with respect to interpersonal psychotherapy [12], and drug treatments [13], and that it is effective applied as a group therapy [14]. This is the most studied treatment program so far [15].…”

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WITHDRAWN: Effectiveness of a Cognitive-behavioral Group Therapy for Complicated Grief in Family Members of Patients With Cancer

LACASTA-REVERTE

Cruzado

2022

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Introduction: complicated grief can affect a large number of individuals who have lost a relative due to cancer. Objective: to assess the efficacy of a cognitive-behavioral group therapy (CBGT) for complicated grief in those who have lost a relative due to cancer in comparison with a psychoducational and emotional expression intervention (PSDEEI).Method: 249 relatives of deceased cancer patients with complicated grief were randomly assigned to treatment with CBGT or PSDEEI. Complicated Grief (ICG), depression (BDI-II), hopelessness (BHS), anxiety (BAI) symptoms and general health (GHQ28) were assessed at pre-treatment, post-treatment, and follow-up at 6 and 12 months. Results: the CBGT group improved significantly (p<0.001), with the scores in ICG, BDI-II, BAI, BSH, and GHQ28 (p<0.001) being higher than those for the PSDEEI group in each of the assessed moments, with high effect sizes: ICG (η2=0.16), BDI (η2=0.10), BAI (η2=0.06), BSH (η2=0.21) and GHQ28 (η2=0.21). At the 12-month follow-up, the number of cases of complicated grief decreased by 81.1% for the CBGT group vs. 31.7% in the PSDEEI group. Conclusions: The CBGT treatment is effective for complicated grief, for depression, anxiety, and hopelessness symptoms and for mental health, and is superior to PSDEEI treatment.

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confidence: 99%

WITHDRAWN: Effectiveness of a Cognitive-behavioral Group Therapy for Complicated Grief in Family Members of Patients With Cancer

LACASTA-REVERTE

Cruzado

2022

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“…As mentioned above, for every COVID-19 death there is an average of five bereaved immediate family members ( Verdery et al., 2020 ). Cognitive-behavioral interventions show promise in treating prolonged grief disorder ( Iglewicz et al., 2020 ).…”

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Pandemics and Clinical Psychology

Taylor

2022

Comprehensive Clinical Psychology

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“…According to Neimeyer (2013), there are two critical steps for new clients struggling with loss; these include processing the death’s event story and accessing the back story of the relationship. Researchers (Iglewicz et al, 2020) advocate that counselors must recognize that complicated grief may exist. Complicated grief therapy (CGT) features a loss and restoration focus.…”

Section: Grief Counseling Modelsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The restoration focus requires a rehabilitated sense of autonomy, capability, and empathy in the changing world. In addition, Iglewicz et al (2020) stated, “Each close relationship is unique and so too is each person’s grief. Loss of a loved one is a complex and profound experience that brings many associated changes in physical, psychological, and social spheres” (p. 94).…”

Section: Grief Counseling Modelsmentioning

confidence: 99%

COVID-19: Counseling With Bereaved Parents

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In an era with death from COVID-19 increasing daily, this article emphasizes grief and loss issues of which the family counselor should be aware. Specifically, this article focuses on the needs for family counselors to be aware of grief and loss issues experienced by a parent whose child died from COVID-19. Within this article, grief literature is reviewed. Counseling techniques are highlighted and resources for bereaved parents are provided.

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Complicated grief therapy for clinicians: An evidence‐based protocol for mental health practice

Cited by 46 publications

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WITHDRAWN: Effectiveness of a Cognitive-behavioral Group Therapy for Complicated Grief in Family Members of Patients With Cancer

WITHDRAWN: Effectiveness of a Cognitive-behavioral Group Therapy for Complicated Grief in Family Members of Patients With Cancer

Pandemics and Clinical Psychology

COVID-19: Counseling With Bereaved Parents

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