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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Mental Health
  • Grief Counseling

Background:

  • Bereavement is a complex emotional process.
  • Adults experiencing grief often seek coping mechanisms.
  • Writing can serve as a therapeutic tool for emotional processing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a flexible, individualized writing program for bereaved adults.
  • To provide a structured approach to using writing in the grief process.
  • To explore the potential benefits of expressive writing for grief.

Main Methods:

  • Employed an open, qualitative research approach.
  • Utilized distinct methodological steps to analyze grief and writing processes.
  • Developed a writing program based on systematic steps.

Main Results:

  • Generated suggestions for initiating a writing program.
  • Outlined the structure, substance, and guidelines for the proposed program.
  • Identified specific writing forms like free and focused writing.

Conclusions:

  • Open and expressive writing, including free and focused writing, may benefit individuals experiencing grief.
  • A structured grief writing program, potentially with group participation and diary writing, can optimize results.
  • The suggested program can foster cognitive activity, enhance coherence, and guide future research in grief support.