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Cross-modality grief therapy: description and assessment of a new program
H A Schut1, J de Keijser, J van den Bout
1Department of Psychology, University of Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Journal of Clinical Psychology
|May 1, 1996
Summary
This study introduces Cross-Modality Grief Therapy (CMGT), an inpatient group program combining behavior and art therapy. CMGT demonstrated systematic advantages over traditional programs in reducing grief symptomatology.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychotherapy
- Grief Counseling
Background:
- Grief therapy programs often require extensive inpatient stays.
- A novel time-limited, group-based inpatient program was developed.
- The program integrates behavior therapy and art therapy, termed Cross-Modality Grief Therapy (CMGT).
Observation:
- A 3-month inpatient program at a Dutch Health Care Centre was evaluated.
- Participants received the integrated CMGT program.
- Symptomatology was assessed using the General Health Questionnaire at pretest, post-test, and follow-up.
Findings:
- CMGT showed systematic advantages compared to a traditional grief therapy program.
- Empirical assessment confirmed the efficacy of the CMGT approach.
- Key elements contributing to CMGT's effectiveness were identified.
Implications:
- CMGT offers a potentially more effective model for inpatient grief treatment.
- The findings suggest that integrated therapeutic modalities can enhance grief recovery.
- Further research can explore specific CMGT components for broader application in mental health care.