Authors: | Adams-Greenly, M.; Shiminski-Maher, T.; McGowan, N.; Meyers, P. A. |
Article Title: | A group program for helping siblings of children with cancer |
Abstract: | Although the presence of childhood cancer threatens the equilibrium of the entire familyperhaps the most profoundly affected are the healthy siblingswho often suffer from a lack of knowledge as well as from feelings of abandonmentangerresentmentsadnessand guilt. This article describes a model of intervention that provides education and support to the siblings of pediatric cancer patientswith a focus on promoting more successful coping and more open family communication. © 1987 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved. |
Keywords: | child; psychology; childhood cancer; psychological aspect; short survey; coping behavior; sibling; program; human |
Journal Title: | Journal of Psychosocial Oncology |
Volume: | 4 |
Issue: | 4 |
ISSN: | 0734-7332 |
Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Group |
Date Published: | 1987-01-01 |
Start Page: | 55 |
End Page: | 67 |
Language: | English |
DOI: | 10.1300/J077v04n04_05 |
PROVIDER: | scopus |
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Notes: | Article -- Export Date: 5 February 2021 -- Source: Scopus |