ABSTRACT

The study outlined in this chapter investigated levels of hope and resilience reported by youth using a technological intervention within a grief program. The usefulness of the technological intervention is analyzed in light of Worden’s four tasks of grieving. The technological intervention involved children and adolescents voluntarily talking to a camera in whatever capacity they chose. Pre- and post-measures of were completed to determine the level of effectiveness of the program using this intervention. Results indicated that hope and sense of mastery (an aspect of resilience) significantly increased. Overall, results suggested that the technological intervention was beneficial in processing grief.