The intervention used standard group therapy techniques to provide psychological support, establish group cohesion, and emphasize the universality of young adults ' problems.
Additionally, we incorporated psychoeducational techniques such as providing information, teaching stress management, and discussing problem solving.
This structured intervention was described by Fawzy et al in their successful structured six-week intervention with cancer patients.
We followed the format of the Fawzy model(number of meetings, 90-minute length, introduction of specific topics at each meeting, and allotment of time for therapeutic group interaction and support).
However, the content of the presentations was tailored to the needs of young adults with cancer.
The Group was cofacilitated by a female licensed clinical social worker and a male social work graduate student.
Meeting were held on weekday evening, and light refreshments were served.
Some minor changes were made for the second series of meetings(group B) on the basis of observations made during the first series(group A)