Melissa
P Masterson; Tammy A Schuler; David W
Kissane
A
diagnosis of advanced stage cancer is a difficult life event for the entire
family. Previous studies have demonstrated
the negative psychosocial outcomes associated with the burden of caregiving in
conjunction with dysfunctional family relations. Family Focused Grief
Therapy (FFGT) is a time-limited intervention that has been shown to be
effective in aiding dysfunctional families through the promotion of family
functioning, communication, cohesiveness, and conflict management. This paper
outlines the content of FFGT therapy and highlights its unique aspects as well
as the challenges of providing therapy to different types of families in the
context of palliative care.
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