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Counselling Children with Chronic Medical Conditions

Edwards, Melinda / Davis, Hilton

Communication and Counselling in Health Care

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1. Auflage Januar 1997
240 Seiten, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd

ISBN: 978-1-85433-241-7
John Wiley & Sons

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.

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.
Melinda Edwards is Principal Clinical Psychologist at the
Bloomfield Child and Adolescent Clinic, Guy's Hospital, London,
UK.

Hilton Davis is Professor of Child Health Psychology at the United
Medical and Dental Schools at Guy's Hospital, London, UK.

M. Edwards, Guy's & St. Thomas' Hospital, London, UK; H. Davis, Guy's Hospital