Connecting Through Cancer : The Family Toolbox
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Connecting Through Cancer : The Family Toolbox Module 1
This first module of Connecting Through Cancer: The Family Toolbox is designed to guide you through the important, yet challenging, conversations that arise when a loved one is diagnosed with cancer. Here, you’ll find practical advice on how to approach diagnosis disclosure with your children. We’ll explore the emotional and psychological changes you and your family may experience, and provide insights to help you better understand what your children are going through and what can help them cope. Additionally, you’ll find a glossary of key terms, and useful resources to help you navigate this journey. Our goal is to equip you with the tools to foster understanding, compassion, and resilience in your family during this challenging time.
Connecting Through Cancer: The Family Toolbox Module 2
Welcome to the second module of Connecting Through Cancer: The Family Toolbox. In this module, we focus on the emotional responses of different age groups when a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, and on how to support them through this difficult news. Toddlers, children, and teens may each process the diagnosis in unique ways, and understanding their emotional needs is key to providing the right support. We’ll explore how age, developmental stage, and personal experiences influence how individuals react, and share strategies for helping family members cope with the uncertainty and fear that often accompany a diagnosis.
Connecting Through Cancer: Module 3
Welcome to this third module ‘’Connecting Through Cancer: The Family Toolbox.” In this module, we delve into Attachment Theory—an psychological framework that explores how early relationships shape emotional bonds in childhood as well as potential behaviors throughout life. We will explore how these attachments influence the way individuals face grief.
