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Werner-Lin, Allison; Biank, Nancee M. – Journal of Family Social Work, 2009
Family life is altered irrevocably when a young parent is diagnosed with or dies from cancer. This article tracks the genesis and transformation of a comprehensive psychoeducational support and bereavement program for children, adolescents, and parents affected by cancer. From the inception of the program, families with parents in active treatment…
Descriptors: Social Support Groups, Grief, Family (Sociological Unit), Cancer
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Konstam, Varda – Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 1995
Describes the group process, specifically as it evolved with respect to anger in cardiac transplantation recipients and their families. Discusses the implications of these findings for professionals working in group settings with recipients and their families. (JBJ)
Descriptors: Anger, Coping, Group Counseling, Group Dynamics
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Foley, Pamela F.; Smith, John E. – Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 1999
Describes a one-day psychoeducational group for survivors of a recent organizational downsizing. Principal goal of the group is to prevent "Layoff Survivor Syndrome" through instruction and group exercises designed to normalize common responses and increase awareness of positive coping strategies. Provides descriptions of group…
Descriptors: Coping, Dislocated Workers, Emotional Response, Group Structure