BACKGROUND Tree of Life Groups (a narrative therapy technique) have been used successfully in a number of paediatric populations. The group intervention aims to give children a space to express their difficulties whilst also holding in mind their strengths and hopes, thereby creating a preferred identity incorporating their physical health condition. No studies were identified which described this approach in a paediatric epilepsy population or involving siblings, families and the multidisciplinary team. METHODS The current paper describes a pilot intervention to facilitate a one-day psychoeducational Tree of Life group for children with epilepsy, their siblings and parents. Separate parent and sibling groups were facilitated concurrently. The groups were co-facilitated by Paediatric Psychology and Paediatric Epilepsy team members. Quantitative feedback was completed by the patient group. Patients, siblings, and parents provided qualitative feedback. RESULTS A total of 6 patients, 14 siblings and 15 parents attended the group. Quantitative feedback indicated some improvement in patients' confidence and knowledge of managing epilepsy, as well as some improvements in psychological adjustment and thoughts about epilepsy. 87.5% of patients and siblings detailed that they would recommend the group to others. Qualitative feedback from patients, siblings and parents indicated the helpfulness of relating to others and safely expressing difficulties. CONCLUSIONS The results indicated that this pilot group intervention was well received by children with epilepsy and their families. Future studies incorporating a larger sample are warranted to explore this further.

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对癫痫儿童及其家庭的生命之树试点小组进行评估。

背景生命之树小组（一种叙事治疗技术）已成功应用于许多儿科人群。团体干预旨在为孩子们提供一个表达困难的空间，同时牢记他们的优势和希望，从而创造一个结合他们身体健康状况的首选身份。没有发现任何研究描述了在儿童癫痫人群中或涉及兄弟姐妹、家庭和多学科团队的这种方法。方法 本文描述了一项试点干预措施，旨在为癫痫儿童及其兄弟姐妹和父母提供为期一天的心理教育生命之树小组。同时促进单独的父母和兄弟姐妹小组。这些小组由儿科心理学和小儿癫痫小组成员共同主持。定量反馈由患者组完成。患者、兄弟姐妹和家长提供了定性反馈。结果 共有 6 名患者、14 名兄弟姐妹和 15 名家长参加了该小组。定量反馈表明患者对治疗癫痫的信心和知识有所改善，心理调整和对癫痫的想法也有所改善。87.5% 的患者和兄弟姐妹详细表示他们会向其他人推荐该小组。来自患者、兄弟姐妹和父母的定性反馈表明，与他人交往和安全地表达困难是有帮助的。结论 结果表明，本试点小组干预措施受到癫痫儿童及其家人的好评。未来的研究需要纳入更大的样本来进一步探讨这一点。