Social workers are trained mental health professionals who can help you and your family cope with illness. Learn more about social workers.
Members of your extended family, such as aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents are also affected by your teen’s cancer. They are likely experiencing similar feelings to yours. Access to accurate information and frequent updates can help your extended family cope.
Learn about how to talk to your child about serious illness and how to answer some of the common questions and concerns they may have.
Siblings may receive less attention at times because the needs of a child with epilepsy take over. Helping siblings cope is an important aspect of family life as well.
Learn how you can help siblings cope, after your child's blood and marrow transplant (BMT).
Learn helpful tips when talking to your child about illness.
Having a child with heart disease is a strain for the whole family. Various different health professionals can provide support in difficult times.
Learn how the family support team can help you cope during your child's blood and marrow transplant/cellular therapy.
Read about chronic illness and ways to cope. Congenital heart disease is a common example. While it can often be well managed, it never goes away.
Read about how caregivers can cope when a child's brain tumour diagnosis and the effects of treatment.
Learn strategies to cope with the stress and worry of having a child or teenager with JIA.
Learn how to make the most of your network to get the support you need when a child has a long-term illness.
Coping styles in children with an illness vary. Learn your child's coping style.
Learn about the specialists who will be part of your care prior to, during and after your transplant.
Learn what you can do to help your child cope with leukemia treatment, procedures, and side effects.
Learn about the impact your child's cancer diagnosis can have on your family, and some strategies that can help your family cope.
Learn how to recognize when siblings of a child with leukemia feel left out, guilty, or resentful of the attention on their sick brother or sister.
Children are not always ready to talk about their condition when you are. Look for signs for when your child might be ready to talk.
Find out how caring for a child with a serious illness can impact the relationship between parents and other family members, and how to support yourself when caring for others.
Learn about ways you can manage the stress of parenting your child with leukemia.
Coping with a life-threatening illness, such as cancer, can be stressful and scary. Read about why it's ok to be afraid and also why it's ok to think about dying.
Read about family support teams, which may include a social worker, chaplain, patient rep, patient representative, and a bioethics consultant.
Learn how to cope with emotional, social and financial stress as a family when your child has a burn injury.
Learn about how your teenager's siblings may be affected by your teenager's cancer diagnosis and treatment. Find strategies to help them cope with changing routines and manage their mental health.
Learn about the different ways you can help your child cope with the emotional and social impact of epilepsy more effectively.
