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Therapeutic not therapy : the impact of an educational program for coping with loss and grief associated with living with people with disabilities
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posted on 2017-12-06, 00:00 authored by Cecily KnightCecily Knight, Bruce KnightBruce Knight, D GoodrickThe Seasons for Growth program is an educational intervention designed to assist children and adults in managing grief and loss. This study focuses on the impact of the adult program on participants who are carers of individuals with disabilities, but also includes descriptive statistical data from other community members who are managing issues of loss and grief situations including women inmates, mental health consumers, and general adult groups. Surveys of Companions (facilitators) and participants provide strong support for the program in consistently bringing about perceived positive changes in their own personal situations. The limitations of the research and issues related to the enhancement of resilience of grieving adults are discussed.
History
Volume
31Start Page
29End Page
42Number of Pages
14ISSN
1445-6818Location
Sydney, NSWPublisher
Association of Children's Welfare Agencies and NSW Family Services IncLanguage
en-ausPeer Reviewed
- Yes
Open Access
- No
External Author Affiliations
Faculty of Arts, Business, Informatics and Education; James Cook University; Learning and Teaching Education Research Centre (LTERC); RMIT University;Era Eligible
- Yes