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Translated article: Integrative kognitive Verhaltenstherapie für die anhaltende Trauerstörung: Vorstellung eines Behandlungsmanuals
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posted on 2019-07-12, 06:38 authored by Rosner R., Pfoh G., Kotoučova M., Hannah ComtesseThis paper introduces the integrative cognitive-behavioral
treatment manual for prolonged grief disorder. This outpatient
treatment manual is suited for persons who suffer from
severe, disabling, and persistent grief reactions for more than
6 months after the loss of a loved person. The treatment aims
at resolving grief complications and adjusting to life without
the deceased. Cognitive-behavioral treatment strategies are
combined with systemic and gestalt therapy techniques. 20
weekly sessions are divided into 3 phases. The first phase concentrates
on stabilizing and motivating. The second phase allows
for different foci: feelings of guilt, adjustment to new living
conditions, attachment to the deceased, or avoidance.
Employed techniques are prolonged exposure, cognitive restructuring,
and empty-chair work. In vivo exposition is applied
if necessary. The third phase focuses on future prospects
while maintaining a healthy bond to the deceased, and relapse
prevention. Up to 5 optional sessions directed toward
special or critical situations (e.g., anniversaries) can be added.
Altogether, the manual facilitates a feasible and effective
treatment of prolonged grief disorder.
treatment manual for prolonged grief disorder. This outpatient
treatment manual is suited for persons who suffer from
severe, disabling, and persistent grief reactions for more than
6 months after the loss of a loved person. The treatment aims
at resolving grief complications and adjusting to life without
the deceased. Cognitive-behavioral treatment strategies are
combined with systemic and gestalt therapy techniques. 20
weekly sessions are divided into 3 phases. The first phase concentrates
on stabilizing and motivating. The second phase allows
for different foci: feelings of guilt, adjustment to new living
conditions, attachment to the deceased, or avoidance.
Employed techniques are prolonged exposure, cognitive restructuring,
and empty-chair work. In vivo exposition is applied
if necessary. The third phase focuses on future prospects
while maintaining a healthy bond to the deceased, and relapse
prevention. Up to 5 optional sessions directed toward
special or critical situations (e.g., anniversaries) can be added.
Altogether, the manual facilitates a feasible and effective
treatment of prolonged grief disorder.
