Adapting Psychosocial Resiliency Intervention for Parents of Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer

Summary

The study team aims to adapt a psychosocial intervention to reduce psychological distress among the caregiving parents of adolescents and young adults (aged 15-39) who have cancer. First, the study team will adapt an evidence-supported, group-based program for improving psychological resiliency (Stress Management and Resiliency Training - Relaxation Response Resiliency Program; SMART-3RP(E. R. Park et al., 2021)), and iteratively incorporate feedback from parents of AYA with cancer using a mixed-methods approach. Next, the study team will pilot the refined intervention to assess for preliminary indicators of feasibility, acceptability, and potential for efficacy in reducing parental distress.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* Self-identifying parent/guardian who provides a primary informal caregiving role in their child's cancer
* Recipient of caregiving is aged between 15 and 39 years and is receiving treatment for cancer
* Participant must score equal to or greater than 2 (out of a possible 10) on the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Distress Thermometer
* English-speaking
* Aged over 18 years

Exclusion Criteria:

* Having a co-parent or other household member participating in the same study
* Active symptoms of psychosis or suicidal ideation that would preclude safe participation

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