Author

Heiney, Sue P

Place of Publication

Atlanta, GA

Publisher

American Cancer Society

Publication Date

2001

Subjects

Family Relations

Parent-Child Relations

Neoplasms - psychology

Abstract

Intended for parents. Divided into sections, each one discusses how to talk with children based on their ages and includes hands-on tools, such as drawing pictures, planting a garden, telling stories, etc.

Helping children understand diagnosis : Includes talking to children, children’s common questions, reactions based on age and providing comfort.

Helping children understand treatment : what children need to know, coping with changes, talking to people at school.

Understanding and using psychosocial support services : how to know if you or your child need help, services available, how to choose a counselor.

Taking care of yourself : mind, body, and spirit techniques, cognitive therapies.

Time after treatment : what to expect after treatment, what children may feel after treatment.

Helping children deal with recurrence, progressive, or terminal Illness; explaining recurrence, facing questions about death.

Outlines steps necessary to help children understand what happens when a parent has been diagnosed with cancer. Even when a parent is sick, families can learn how to strengthen ties and express concern for each other.

ISBN

0944235344

9780944235348

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 C126h 2001

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