| Description |
x, 269 pages ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
1. Support -- 2. Defence mechanisms and coping strategies -- 3. Anger -- 4. Fear and anxiety -- 5. Guilt and responsibility -- 6. Depression -- 7. Loss and separation -- 8. Using counselling skills to support sick children and their families -- 9. Organ donation and children -- 10. Organ transplantation for children -- 11. Siblings of sick children -- 12. Children and parents in hospital -- 13. Family support in the community -- 14. The death of a child -- 15. Supporting bereaved families -- 16. Supporting the staff -- App. Useful addresses, contacts and telephone numbers |
| Summary |
"This practical, sensitive and supportive book provides guidance relating to the provision of emotional, psychological and spiritual support for sick or dying children, and their families. In addition to covering the practical and underlying theoretical approaches to counselling, with illustrative reflective scenarios, the book explores defence mechanisms and coping strategies." "Written by a highly experienced paediatric nurse counsellor, this book will give invaluable guidance to child health professionals, in hospital and in the community."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Audience |
Adult |
| Subject |
Children -- Counseling of.
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Children -- Hospital care.
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Community-based family services.
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Family counseling.
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Family services -- Great Britain.
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Family services.
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Parents -- Counseling of.
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Pediatrics -- Psychological aspects.
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Sick children -- Counseling of.
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Sick children -- Counselling of
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Sick children -- Psychology.
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Sick children -- Services for -- Great Britain.
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Child Health Services.
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Child, Hospitalized.
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Family Health.
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Social Support.
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| SUBJECT |
United Kingdom. https://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D006113 |
| Author |
Cook, Penny.
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| ISBN |
0702022071 |
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