On Wednesday 31 January 2024, Liliane Efinger defended her thesis under the supervision of Prof. Valentino Pomini. Her thesis, entitled "Development and evaluation of an Internet-based psychological intervention for bereaved people living in French-speaking Switzerland", earned her the title of Doctor of Psychology from the University of Lausanne. Many congratulations!
Dr Efinger's thesis contributes to the understanding of preventive care for Frenchspeaking individuals facing significant loss. Grounded in the theoretical framework of grief and psychological interventions via the Internet, this thesis presents the development of the online psychological program called LIVIA 2.0. It provides an exploratory assessment of the program's impact on psychopathological symptoms and coping strategies, as well as a reflection on the attrition rate, while exploring factors predicting positive evolution in both symptoms and coping strategies.
The research aims to enhance access to preventive care for Frenchspeaking individuals in grief, leveraging advancements in online psychology and emphasizing the importance of providing appropriate support to those going through challenging times.