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Book Synopsis
This book explores the child's understanding of their body and illness. How to communicate with children, prepare them for treatment and tackle problems relating to the child's care are covered in depth.

Table of Contents
List of Figures.

Foreword (Dr. Gillian Baird).

Preface to the series.

1. Introduction.

2. Adapting to Illness.

3. The Child's Experience.

4. The Social World of the Child.

5. The Aims and Process of Helping.

6. Engaging the Child.

7. Exploring the Child's Experiences and Understanding.

8. Giving Information.

9. Specific Strategies for Helping.

10. Communicating About Death and Dying.

11. Final remarks.

Appendix A. A Relaxation Exercise.

Appendix B,. Books for Children.

Appendix C. Organizations and agencies - UK.

Appendix D. Organizations and agencies - North America.

References.

Index.

Counselling Children with Chronic Medical

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      Book details

      Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Published 29 January 1997
      ISBN-13 9781854332417
      978-1854332417
      ISBN-10 1854332414
      Also in:
      Clinical psychology Child and developmental psychology Social counselling and advice services

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This book explores the child's understanding of their body and illness. How to communicate with children, prepare them for treatment and tackle problems relating to the child's care are covered in depth.

      Table of Contents
      List of Figures.

      Foreword (Dr. Gillian Baird).

      Preface to the series.

      1. Introduction.

      2. Adapting to Illness.

      3. The Child's Experience.

      4. The Social World of the Child.

      5. The Aims and Process of Helping.

      6. Engaging the Child.

      7. Exploring the Child's Experiences and Understanding.

      8. Giving Information.

      9. Specific Strategies for Helping.

      10. Communicating About Death and Dying.

      11. Final remarks.

      Appendix A. A Relaxation Exercise.

      Appendix B,. Books for Children.

      Appendix C. Organizations and agencies - UK.

      Appendix D. Organizations and agencies - North America.

      References.

      Index.

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