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The current study aimed to examine the feasibility, acceptability, and satisfaction of a semi-structured intervention protocol based on a three-factor theoretical model of coping and distress using a single-arm study design. The intervention focused on reducing the use of avoidance-focused coping techniques, expanding the repertoire of problem-, and emotion-focused coping techniques, and increasing flexibility in applying these techniques.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A sample of 22 mothers and 10 fathers (N\u2009=\u200932) of children undergoing active cancer treatment were recruited from a pediatric hematology-oncology department. The manualized intervention protocol consisted of six 1-hr sessions. Parents completed standardized measures at three time points: baseline, post-intervention, and 6-week follow-up. Parents also completed an acceptability measure and four brief open-ended questions evaluating their satisfaction and experience with the intervention.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Of 48 eligible parents who were approached, 32 agreed to participate in the intervention (enrollment rate\u2009=\u200966.67%) and of these, 25 completed the intervention (retention rate\u2009=\u200978.13%), supporting the intervention\u2019s feasibility. Parents who completed the intervention provided positive feedback and high satisfaction ratings. Descriptive patterns across pre-, post-, and follow-up assessments reflected expected directions of change in coping and distress measures.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>These results support the feasibility and acceptability of a theory-driven intervention based on a three-dimensional model of parental coping and distress. Although preliminary descriptive changes were observed across assessment points, these should not be interpreted as evidence of efficacy. 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