Mayo Clinic
The purpose study is to test the effects of accelerated resolution therapy (ART) on pre-loss grief and prolonged grief disorder among older adult family caregivers (FCGs). Additionally, to better understand predictors of response to ART, and cognitive processes that occur among grieving individuals following ART.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is an evidence-based treatment for post-traumatic distress in civilians and veterans that may be useful in alleviating maladaptive grief prior to bereavement and could prevent prolonged grief disorder following bereavement. Researchers are proposing to test the efficacy of ART, a low-risk, brief therapy with a strong theoretical rationale for treatment success in maladaptive grief and supported by the promising results of a recently completed preliminary trial. Additional aims of the study are to examine changes in cognitive appraisal and integration of los…
Inclusion Criteria: * Primary caregiver of immediate family member who has a life expectancy of less than 12 months * Score of 30 or higher on the PG-12-R, indicating clinically significant pre-loss grief * Denial of suicidal ideation or intent, with no evidence of psychotic behavior. Exclusion Criteria: * Since becoming a family caregiver (FCG), they have engaged in another trauma based psychotherapeutic regimen (EMDR, prolonged exposure therapy, trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy) that could influence response to accelerated resolution therapy (ART). * Self-reported or clinically…
A brief psychotherapeutic intervention delivered by trained therapists in a maximum of 4 sessions. Sessions will focus on providing relief from the distress related to an anticipated loss and to shift focus from distress and loss back to the relationship.
4 sessions of a standardized social work intervention. Standard of care including education and active listening.
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