Randomized controlled trial of cognitive behaviour therapy to reduce symptoms of complicated grief caused by the loss of a loved one
University of New South Wales
90 participants
Jun 1, 2008
Interventional
Conditions
Summary
Patients with complicated grief will be randomly allcoated to a combiantion of group and individual therapy. Patients will receive either 10 sessions of cognitive behaviour therapy with exposure therapy, cognitive behaviour therapy without exposure therapy, or skills training.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria1
- (a) Loss of loved one, (b) Meet criteria for complicated grief, (c) at least 6 months duration
Exclusion Criteria1
- Psychosis, substance dependent, suicidal intent
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Interventions
Cognitive behaviour therapy involves 10 90-minute sessions of group therapy and 4 60-minute sessions of individual therapy over a 10-week period; the 4 individual sessions occur in weeks-3-6 of the treatment program. The therapy includes discussing memories of the deceased, re-appraising beliefs about the loss, and learning activity schedules.
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ACTRN12609000229279