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Results from a systematic writing program in grief process: part 2.

Bodil Furnes¹, Elin Dysvik

¹University of Stavanger, Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Health Studies, N-4036 Stavanger, Norway.

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Summary

This study shows that a structured writing program can help bereaved adults process grief. Writing offers new insights, preserves memories, and provides both stress relief and knowledge, aiding in understanding the grief journey.

Keywords:

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Grief Counseling
Qualitative Research

Background:

Grief is a complex emotional process.
Systematic writing programs can be therapeutic tools.
Previous work established the foundation for this writing program.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate a systematic writing program as a tool for grief processing.
To explore the experiences of bereaved adults using this writing program.

Main Methods:

Qualitative research design utilizing a hermeneutic phenomenological approach.
A purposive sample of 13 bereaved adults participated.
A specifically developed writing program was implemented and analyzed.

Main Results:

Writing generated new thoughts and increased knowledge among participants.
The writing process was experienced as both stressful and relieving.
Writing facilitated the awakening and preservation of memories.
The perceived value of writing varied based on its forms, methods, and contexts.

Conclusions:

The findings highlight the diverse experiences related to different writing modalities in grief.
Flexibility and individualization are crucial for effective grief management programs.
A structured writing program can enhance cognitive processing and coherence in understanding grief.
This program offers a valuable framework for future grief intervention development and research.