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a guide for difficult conversations with children
Children's Illness
Conversations About Children's Illness
Themes for Conversations
Open Communication
Engage in transparent conversations to mitigate psychological distress. Lack of information can lead to stress, anxiety, and harmful coping mechanisms.
Developmentally Appropriate
Information
Consult with professionals to determine the child's developmental understanding and allow this information to guide both vocabulary and content included during conversations.
Answer Questions
Encourage the ill child to feel comfortable asking questions. The more questions the child has answered, the less opportunity there is for them to come to false or damaging conclusions.
Conducting Conversations
The Importance of
A Multi- Disciplinary Team
Teaching Children Healthy Coping Mechanisms
Teaching children healthy coping strategies can help them manage stress and process their emotions. Here are some examples of coping strategies for children.
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