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Good grieving--an intervention program for grieving children

S P Heiney1, N C Dunaway, J Webster

  • 1Center for Cancer Treatment and Research, Richland Memorial Hospital, Columbia, SC, USA.

Oncology Nursing Forum
|May 1, 1995
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This study outlines a seasonal program designed to support children experiencing grief, fostering healthy coping mechanisms and adjustment. The program offers a practical model for nurses to implement similar interventions for pediatric bereavement.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Psychology
  • Bereavement Care
  • Child Development

Background:

  • Childhood grief is a complex process requiring specialized support.
  • Existing interventions may not adequately address the unique needs of grieving children.
  • Nurses play a crucial role in supporting families through loss.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a structured, seasonal program for grieving children.
  • To detail the program's agenda, activities, and organizational logistics.
  • To provide a replicable model for pediatric bereavement programs.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical observations and evaluations of program participants.
  • Comprehensive literature review on childhood grief and intervention strategies.

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  • Development of age-specific group activities focused on emotional expression and coping.

    • Main Results:

    • A four-part seasonal program facilitated children's normal grieving processes and adjustment to loss.
    • Activities promoted emotional expression, understanding of loss, and development of coping skills.
    • A concurrent caregiver program enhanced family communication and support systems.

    Conclusions:

    • The program demonstrated positive behavioral changes in grieving children.
    • This model offers a framework for nurses to organize effective pediatric bereavement programs.
    • Nurses should integrate knowledge of children's grief into their practice, particularly when caring for families facing terminal illness.