Resolution of Delusional Parasitosis within Complicated Grief Group Therapy: A Case Analysis |
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Authors: | Katherine P Supiano Lara Burns Haynes Paula A Larsen |
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Institution: | 1. University of Utah College of Nursing, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA;2. University of Utah Health Sciences Center-Social Work Program, Salt Lake City, Utah USA |
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Abstract: | In this article, the authors present the case of a 71-year-old female suicide survivor in our Complicated Grief Group Therapy research study who presented with delusional parasitosis (DP) that resolved over the course of treatment. The authors describe Complicated Grief Group Therapy for survivors of suicide and the effect of therapy on her DP symptoms. The unique treatment elements of Complicated Grief Group Therapy addressed the trauma features of her grief, her relationship with her deceased son, her social isolation, health care adherence, and progression to a healthy grief process. |
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Keywords: | Complicated grief grief group psychotherapy delusional parasitosis |
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