1. Student's full name:Pham Hoai Thu
2. Gender:Female
3. Date of birth:08/10/1996
4. Place of birth:Hanoi
5. Decision number for student admission:Decision No. 4058/2022/QD-XHNV dated December 28, 2022, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
6. Changes in the training process:Are not
7. Thesis Title: Support for a Case of Psychological Difficulty Related to the Loss of a Loved One
8. MajorClinical Psychology; Code: 8310402
9. Scientific supervisor:Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Thi Hong Thai
10. Summary of the thesis results:
This study presents an overview of persistent grief disorder in young adults, including a review of key studies and epidemiological data from around the world and in Vietnam. Fundamental issues concerning this disorder, such as its concept, risk factors, impact on life function and mental health in adults, clinical characteristics, and diagnostic criteria according to the DSM-5-TR, are addressed. Simultaneously, the study discusses assessment and intervention methods, including an integrated approach combining William Worden's grief perspective, a rational behavioral-emotional approach, and psychodrama techniques, to support clients in overcoming persistent grief disorder.
The intervention results showed that the client significantly reduced symptoms of grief, replaced rigid demands with more realistic ones, met work requirements, and achieved their dreams. Simultaneously, the client was able to anticipate times when feelings of grief might intensify, enabling them to manage their grief and prevent the recurrence of maladjusted thoughts.
11. Practical applicationsBased on the results obtained through theoretical and practical research in clinical case intervention, this thesis has contributed further evidence to the effectiveness of psychological intervention for loss and grief. At the same time, the limitations of this thesis also provide new practitioners with lessons to improve the effectiveness of therapy in the future.
12. Future research directions:Do not have
13. Published works related to the thesis:Do not have
INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS
1. Full name:Pham Hoai Thu
2. Sex:Female
3. Date of birth:October 10, 1996
4. Place of birth:Hanoi
5. Admission decision number:4058/2022/QD-XHNV Dated: December 28th, 2022 from the Principal of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
6. Changes in the academic process:None
7. Official thesis title:Psychological support for a case with difficulties associated with the loss of loved one
8. Major:Clinical Psychology Code: 8310402
9. Supervisors:Assoc. Prof., PhD. Bui Thi Hong Thai
10. Summary of the findings of the thesis:
This thesis presents an overview of prolonged grief disorder in young adults, including prominent research and epidemiology in the world and Vietnam. The foundation of the disorder includes definition, risk factors, impact on life functions and mental health in young adults, clinical characteristics and DSM-5-TR criteria. In addition, this thesis also strengthens assessments and interventions for grief, including the integrative approach between the grief tasks of William Worden, rational emotional behavioral therapy and psychodrama techniques to help the client pass through the grief process.
The result shows that the grief reaction of the client had subsided significantly, the rigid demands for herself had been changed to more adaptive ones, she could meet work requirements and fulfill her dream. In addition, the client is equipped with knowledge about events that could worsen her grief reaction and be better prepared when the time comes, also to prevent the relapse of maladaptive thinking patterns.
11. Practical applicability, if any:
Based on the results obtained through theoretical and practical research in clinical case intervention, this thesis has contributed further evidence to the effectiveness of psychological intervention for loss and grief. At the same time, the limitations of this thesis also provide new practitioners with lessons to improve the effectiveness of therapy in the future.
From the acquired results of the thesis and clinical intervention, this thesis added to the effectiveness of grief intervention using an integrated approach. Additionally, the limitations of this thesis provide lessons for new clinicians to strengthen their effectiveness in intervention later on.
12. Further research directions:None
13. Thesis-related publications:None
