A tiny boat at sea : how to help children who have a parent diagnosed with cancer / by Izetta Smith
Publication details: Portland, OR : Grief Watch, 2000Description: 31 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cmISBN: 097242413X (paperback)Subject(s): Children of cancer patients | Cancer -- Patients -- Family relationships | Cancer -- Psychological aspects | Explaining cancer / understanding cancer | Death of a parent | Family experiencing cancer | Death | DyingSummary: This book is a resource for families needing to deal with cancer of a loved one and how to open communication and deal with emotions of the children concerned. It offers principles and tools for parents to use and also provides a useful Bibliography at the back to further assist the family. There are suggested scripts that adults can adapt when starting/having difficult conversations with children about illness and its effects, including dying and death. The book includes drawings and quotes from children to illustrate the points being made. Audience: Adult, Adult caregiver, Professional| Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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Mercy University Hospital Psycho-oncology | Adult | PC51 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 39117000000164 |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 30 - 31).
This book is a resource for families needing to deal with cancer of a loved one and how to open communication and deal with emotions of the children concerned. It offers principles and tools for parents to use and also provides a useful Bibliography at the back to further assist the family. There are suggested scripts that adults can adapt when starting/having difficult conversations with children about illness and its effects, including dying and death. The book includes drawings and quotes from children to illustrate the points being made. Audience: Adult, Adult caregiver, Professional
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