Stress Reduction for Hospice Workers: A Support Group Model

SUMMARYSupport groups, effective for reducing several types of stress among hospice personnel, were characterized by their technical challenge, emotional challenge, and shared social reality support. They also were characterized as not having colleagues who engage in reflective, nonjudgmental listening support. A model of the archetypal support group, effective for responding to stress, and practical means for implementing the model are presented.