title: Some considerations for using widowed self-help group leaders.
abstract: As part of a larger study on the adjustment of older adults to the loss of a spouse, psychosocial changes in widowed, peer self-help group leaders are examined. Moderate changes occurred in measures of grief, depression, self-esteem, life satisfaction, loneliness and competencies. Recommendations concerning the use of peer-type leaders include supplying ongoing professional support and providing adequate screening and training.
authors.forename: D E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Redburn
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Juretich
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008016:Life Change Events; D012657:Self-Help Groups / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012847:Single Person / Q000523:psychology*; D012917:Social Adjustment; D014481:United States