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  • Bereavement Studies
  • Social Support Systems

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  • Bereaved children may experience emotional and behavioral issues, but optimal support remains unclear.
  • Existing evidence is inconclusive on identifying children who benefit most from support and the types of support needed.
  • This study explores children's and parents' perspectives on bereavement experiences and peer support program effectiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To gather insights from bereaved children and their parents regarding their experiences.
  • To evaluate the perceived usefulness of a peer-group support program for children experiencing bereavement.
  • To inform future support strategies for grieving children and their families.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative interviews were conducted with 23 children (aged 8-17) and 17 parents.
  • Participants were families who had previously attended a community-based peer-group bereavement support program.
  • 17 out of 39 approached families (with confirmed contact details) participated in the study.

Main Results:

  • Children reported feeling less isolated by connecting with peers who shared similar bereavement experiences.
  • Parents highlighted ongoing challenges with in-home communication about the bereavement, even after the group concluded.
  • A majority of both children and parents desired continued or additional support, such as more group sessions or an ongoing connection.

Conclusions:

  • Peer-group support shows potential for alleviating social isolation in bereaved children and fostering coping mechanisms.
  • The findings suggest that peer support may be particularly beneficial for children struggling with feelings of isolation.
  • Additional family-focused interventions may be necessary to complement peer support for some bereaved children.