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Family grief

D W Kissane1, S Bloch

  • 1Monash University Department of Psychological Medicine, Monash Medical Centre, Victoria, Australia.

The British Journal of Psychiatry : the Journal of Mental Science
|June 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary
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Understanding family grief is crucial for healthcare professionals. A systemic approach helps support bereaved families by identifying patterns and risk factors for complicated grief.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Family Studies

Background:

  • Grief is a complex experience, both individual and shared.
  • The family unit is central to the experience of bereavement.
  • A systemic perspective is essential for healthcare professionals assisting the bereaved.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the existing literature on family grief.
  • To synthesize findings from clinical case reports, therapist observations, and research studies.
  • To highlight the importance of understanding family grief patterns and risk factors.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review encompassing clinical case reports.
  • Inclusion of family therapists' observations.
  • Analysis of systematic family bereavement research and intervention studies.

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Main Results:

  • The family is consistently the primary social context for grief.
  • Various research methodologies inform our understanding of family grief.
  • Identified patterns and vulnerability factors are key to intervention.

Conclusions:

  • A systemic framework is most appropriate for understanding and intervening in family grief.
  • Understanding family grief dynamics is vital for prevention and treatment.
  • This review provides a foundation for clinical practice and future research in family bereavement.