rouw, verliesgerelateerde emotionele problemen complicated grief Problematic grief
Conditions
Interventions
This proposed randomised controlled trial seeks to examine the effect of
"GriefHelp" - a cognitive behavioural treatment for children with emotional
problems following the death of a loved one. Part
Sponsors
Universiteit Utrecht
Eligibility
Age
2 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Children aged 8-17 years; suffered the loss of a loved one at least six months ago; minimal score of 40 on the Dutch version of the Inventory of Complicated Grief for children (RVL-K); presence of a specific need for help in coming to terms with their loss.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Severe suicide ideation with child or parent(s); receiving concurrent psychosocial help; alcohol- or drug abuse with child or parent(s); the child having mental retardation; child being diagnosed with autism, behavioural disorders (ODD, CD), or severe ADHD.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary goal is to examine the (preventive) effects of the two treatments on grief-reactions. Thus, the primairy dependent variable is the intensity of grief-reactions, as assessed by the Dutch version of the Inventory of Complicated Grief for children (RVL-K). This measure will be administered at all 5 assessment moments. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Apart from the effects of the treatment on grief-reactions, we will also examine the effects of treatments on conductproblems, posttraumatic stress symptoms, and symptoms of depression. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed