Effects of the Integrated Grief Therapy on Psychological Resilience, Post-Traumatic Growth, Traumatic Stress, and Grief Processes in Earthquake Survivors

• Adulto

• Trastornos relacionados con el trauma y el estrés
• Desordenes mentales
• Trastornos de Estrés, Traumáticos
• Trastorno de duelo prolongado
• Trastornos de estrés postraumático

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Group Therapy Intervention Plan

Title of the intervention:

Structured Group Therapy Program for Individuals Exposed to Trauma and Loss

Purpose of the intervention:

The purpose of this group therapy program is to reduce psychological distress among individuals who have experienced traumatic events and loss, provide a safe environment for emotional sharing, strengthen coping skills, enhance perceived social support, and improve overall psychosocial functioning.

Target group:

Adults experiencing psychological distress following earthquake exposure, displacement, bereavement, uncertainty, grief, and trauma-related experiences.

A separate protocol may be developed for adolescents if needed.

Mode of delivery:

Face-to-face, closed-group format

Group structure:

Each group will consist of 8-12 participants. Each group will be facilitated by one group therapist and one co-facilitator/observer.

Facilitators:

Psychologists or mental health professionals trained in trauma, grief, crisis inter

Understanding trauma and grief reactions

Objective:

To normalize participants' reactions and provide psychoeducation regarding trauma and grief.

Content:

Common emotional, cognitive, and physical reactions after trauma The individual and variable nature of grief Addressing the question: "Are my reactions normal?" Increasing awareness of symptoms and stress responses

Techniques:

Psychoeducation, group sharing, emotion-awareness exercises

Inclusion Criteria Age 18 years or older Exposure to trauma, loss, displacement, or related distressing experiences Self-reported psychological distress related to these experiences Willingness to participate in group sessions Ability to attend sessions regularly Provision of informed consent Exclusion Criteria Active psychotic symptoms Severe cognitive impairment Acute suicide risk Severe substance intoxication during participation Clinical instability that would significantly impair participation in a group setting

Participants meeting exclusion criteria will be referred to appropriate mental health services when necessary.

Safety and Ethical Considerations Written or verbal informed consent will be obtained from all participants. Confidentiality will be emphasized at the beginning of the group process. Participants may withdraw from the study/intervention at any time without penalty.

Individuals who experience significant emotional distress during sessions will be assessed individ

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