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 to recognize student number:4058/2022/QD-XHNV December 28, 2022 of the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
6. Changes in the training process:Are not
7. Thesis topic: Support for a case with psychological difficulties related to the loss of a loved one
8. Major: Clinical Psychology; Code: 8310402
9. Scientific instructor:Assoc.Prof.Dr. Bui Thi Hong Thai
10. Summary of thesis results:
The study presents an overview of prolonged grief disorder in young adults, including key studies and epidemiological data in the world and Vietnam. Basic issues of this disorder such as concept, risk factors, impact on life function and psychology in adults, clinical characteristics and diagnostic criteria according to DSM-5-TR have been mentioned. At the same time, the study also discussed assessment and intervention methods, including an integrated approach between William Worden's grief loss perspective, rational emotional behavioral approach and psychodramatic techniques, to support clients to overcome prolonged grief disorder.
The intervention results showed that the client had significantly reduced the symptoms of grief loss, replaced rigid demands with more realistic demands, met work and realized his dreams. At the same time, the client was able to anticipate the times when grief feelings might increase so that he could manage grief and prevent the recurrence of maladaptive thoughts.
11. Practical application: From the results obtained through the process of theoretical and practical research in clinical intervention, the thesis has contributed more evidence for the effectiveness of psychological intervention for the problem of loss and grief. At the same time, the limitations of the thesis also provide new practitioners with lessons to increase the effectiveness of future therapy.
12. Further 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 10th,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 showed 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:
From the results obtained through the process of theoretical and practical research in clinical intervention, the thesis has contributed more evidence for the effectiveness of psychological intervention for the problem of loss and grief. At the same time, the limitations of the thesis also provide new practitioners with lessons to increase the effectiveness of future therapy.
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
