Truce: Feasibility and acceptability of an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-based intervention for adolescents and young adults impacted by parental cancer.

For adolescents and young adults (AYAs, 12–24 years), a parental cancer diagnosis can disrupt critical developmental processes and family relationships, negatively impacting wellbeing. However, few supportive interventions are available to affected offspring. This paper reports the feasibility and acceptability of Truce, an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-based weekly program for AYAs impacted by parental cancer. A multi-method, multi-informant approach was used, with data drawn from facilitator, AYA and parent/caregiver feedback collected after each session and at the end of the program. Truce was delivered with high fidelity to the program manual and high participant interest. AYAs and parents/caregivers reported perceived benefits of participation around therapeutic teachings, peer connection, and parental participation. While subsequent work will determine whether Truce has significant psychosocial benefits for participants, findings are a promising indicator of the potential for ACT-based group interventions to support AYAs affected by parental cancer. • Truce is a new supportive intervention for young people impacted by parental cancer. • This study evaluates feasibility and acceptability of the program across 21 groups. • Facilitators reported Truce was delivered with high fidelity to the program manual. • Participating young people and caregivers reported high interest in the program. • They reported benefits of therapeutic teachings, peer support and family involvement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]