Group Psychotherapy in the Management of Hemophilia

Abstract

3 hemophiliacs and their wives and 2 couples who were parents of hemophiliacs participated in an 8-mo. group psychotherapeutic program. Based upon clinical observations by the 2 therapists and quantifiable psychological test data, intensive group psychotherapy positively affected members' feelings and self-concepts. Group members showed increased personal awareness, self-satisfaction, and positive feelings as family members, with an accompanying decrease in generalized maladjustment. Use of intensive group psychotherapy in the total management of hemophilia is encouraging of its use in the management of other life-threatening disorders or diseases.

A group experience with parents of hemophiliacs: A viable alternative to group therapy

“…In spite of the fact that individual discussions had been held previously with each of the families represented in the group, there still was a large number of very basic issues regarding hemophilia that was confusing to the parents or that needed to be reviewed. Caldwell, Leveque, & Lane (1974) report similar findings with their contact with parents, of hemophiliacs. Some parents felt that there might be a chance that the disease would be outgrown by the child and one father had questions about the feasibility of a total transfusion.…”

The effect of positive psychotherapy in test anxiety among Zahedan students with hemophilia

“…Hence, positive psychology can increase patients’ resistance to various diseases (Khodabakhsh, Khosravi, & Zarrinpour, 2015 ). Although several studies investigated the effectiveness of positive psychotherapy in reducing test anxiety (Bagana, Raciu, & Lupu, 2011 ; Bolier et al , 2013 ) there are few attempts to manage psychological complications and psychological treatment even in hemophiliac adolescents (Caldwell, Leveque, & Lane, 1974 ). To our knowledge, no studies were carried out to examine the effectiveness of positive psychotherapy in test anxiety among patients with hemophilia, especially in student patients.…”