Incorporating self-compassion interventions in online bereavement support group for suicide loss survivors in Malaysia

Losing someone to suicide can be one of life’s most devastating experiences. In view of the pervasive stigma of suicide in Malaysia, interventions to address suicide grief has been inadequate, if not scarce. In addition to the insurmountable grief and pain, individuals bereaved by suicide are als...

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Main Author:	Zien, Chin Yeng
Format:	Thesis
Language:	English
Published:	2022
Subjects:	R Medicine
Online Access:	http://eprints.usm.my/57222/1/CHIN%20YENG%20ZIEN-24%20pages.pdf
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spelling	my-usm-ep.572222023-03-09T06:28:19Z Incorporating self-compassion interventions in online bereavement support group for suicide loss survivors in Malaysia 2022 Zien, Chin Yeng R Medicine RC554-569.5 Personality disorders. Behavior problems Including sexual problems, drug abuse,suicide, child abuse Losing someone to suicide can be one of life’s most devastating experiences. In view of the pervasive stigma of suicide in Malaysia, interventions to address suicide grief has been inadequate, if not scarce. In addition to the insurmountable grief and pain, individuals bereaved by suicide are also at risk of detrimental mental health outcomes. Objectives This study evaluated the effectiveness of an online bereavement support group with self-compassion interventions on the mindfulness qualities, self-compassion, and grief reactions of suicide loss survivors in Malaysia. Method A total of four survivors participated in the eight-session online bereavement support group. Their levels of mindfulness qualities, self-compassion, and grief reactions were measured at pre- and post-intervention. Retrospective case analysis was also conducted to obtain anecdotal evidence of their subjective experience during the support group. Results A significant increase in overall mindfulness qualities and nonreactivity to inner experience and lower levels of isolation were observed after the intervention. Anecdotal evidence suggests an increased sense of belonging, increased knowledge on suicide bereavement, and increased intention and acceptance to practice self-compassion. Discussion The study contributes to the growing body of research on postvention and self-compassion. Practical implications are also highlighted to specific stakeholders, namely mental health clinicians, government agencies, non-government organizations, and the public. Conclusion Although further research is required, this study showcases the potential benefits of a selfcompassion- based support group on the subjective well-being of suicide loss survivors. 2022 Thesis http://eprints.usm.my/57222/ http://eprints.usm.my/57222/1/CHIN%20YENG%20ZIEN-24%20pages.pdf application/pdf en public masters Universiti Sains Malaysia Pusat Pengajian Sains Perubatan
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spellingShingle	R Medicine R Medicine Zien, Chin Yeng Incorporating self-compassion interventions in online bereavement support group for suicide loss survivors in Malaysia
description	Losing someone to suicide can be one of life’s most devastating experiences. In view of the pervasive stigma of suicide in Malaysia, interventions to address suicide grief has been inadequate, if not scarce. In addition to the insurmountable grief and pain, individuals bereaved by suicide are also at risk of detrimental mental health outcomes. Objectives This study evaluated the effectiveness of an online bereavement support group with self-compassion interventions on the mindfulness qualities, self-compassion, and grief reactions of suicide loss survivors in Malaysia. Method A total of four survivors participated in the eight-session online bereavement support group. Their levels of mindfulness qualities, self-compassion, and grief reactions were measured at pre- and post-intervention. Retrospective case analysis was also conducted to obtain anecdotal evidence of their subjective experience during the support group. Results A significant increase in overall mindfulness qualities and nonreactivity to inner experience and lower levels of isolation were observed after the intervention. Anecdotal evidence suggests an increased sense of belonging, increased knowledge on suicide bereavement, and increased intention and acceptance to practice self-compassion. Discussion The study contributes to the growing body of research on postvention and self-compassion. Practical implications are also highlighted to specific stakeholders, namely mental health clinicians, government agencies, non-government organizations, and the public. Conclusion Although further research is required, this study showcases the potential benefits of a selfcompassion- based support group on the subjective well-being of suicide loss survivors.
format	Thesis
qualification_level	Master's degree
author	Zien, Chin Yeng
author_facet	Zien, Chin Yeng
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title	Incorporating self-compassion interventions in online bereavement support group for suicide loss survivors in Malaysia
title_short	Incorporating self-compassion interventions in online bereavement support group for suicide loss survivors in Malaysia
title_full	Incorporating self-compassion interventions in online bereavement support group for suicide loss survivors in Malaysia
title_fullStr	Incorporating self-compassion interventions in online bereavement support group for suicide loss survivors in Malaysia
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granting_institution	Universiti Sains Malaysia
granting_department	Pusat Pengajian Sains Perubatan
publishDate	2022
url	http://eprints.usm.my/57222/1/CHIN%20YENG%20ZIEN-24%20pages.pdf
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