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Smith, Douglas C.; Maher, Michael F. – Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 1991
In an effort to address the stressors accompanying work with the dying, a special "Phoenix" group for caregivers is introduced. Planning considerations, group format, and accompanying structured activities are presented. Describes individual sessions which focus on mourning, transition from mourning to disengaging, disengaging, transition from…
Descriptors: Caregivers, Death, Family Caregivers, Social Support Groups