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The use of narrative data to inform the psychotherapeutic group process with suicide survivors.
Full Abstract
While bereavement is considered by many to be among one of the most stressful life events, it becomes even more distressing when it is related to the suicide of a loved one. A synopsis of psychosocial outcomes of suicide survivor bereavement is presented along with an overview of group interventions designed to help these survivors cope with their grief. The structure of an ongoing eight-week bereavement support group is described to lay a foundation for the application of narrative theory within the group process. Using narrative theory and structural analysis, the discourse of group members is presented and various themes are discussed in an effort to contribute to the task of developing effective psychotherapeutic group interventions for survivors of suicide.
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Author/s: Mitchell, Ann M (AM); Gale, Deborah Dysart (DD); Garand, Linda (L); Wesner, Susan (S);
Affiliation: University of Pittsburgh, School of Nursing, 415 Victoria Building, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA. ammi(-atsign-)pitt.edu
Journal and publication information
Publication Type: Journal Article
Journal: Issues in mental health nursing (Issues Ment Health Nurs), published in United States. (Language: eng)
Reference: -2003 Jan-Feb; vol 24 (issue 1) : pp 91-106
Dates: Created 2003/05/08; Completed 2003/05/27; Revised 2004/11/17;
PMID: 12735077, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)
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Comments and Corrections
CommentIn: Issues Ment Health Nurs. 2003 Jan-Feb;24(1):81-9. (PMID: 12735076)
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