Series Overview
Families that are caring for a child that is approaching the end
of life face formidable emotional, psychological and spiritual challenges. Parents
become the primary caregivers, most often at home. While the families rely on traditional
medical institutions for their ongoing medical care, properly trained volunteers
can fill the gap by providing more practical support to families, helping to reduce
the family stresses associated with caring for a dying child.
The HEAL Project is creating
Hannah's Friends specifically for this purpose. This
series provides useful information to families that will help guide and support
them on their journey.
Series Managing Editor:
Greg Schneider, Founding Director, HEAL Project
Series Contributing Editors:
Pat Frasca, Certified Child Life Specialist
since 1995, most recently with the George Mark Children's House (GMCH). Prior to
joining the GMCH staff in June 2004, she worked at a busy hospital pediatric unit
and outpatient clinic for 10 years. GMCH is the first freestanding respite, transitional
care and end-of-life facility for children and teens in the U.S.
Andrea Bass, Marriage Family Therapist and
Board Certified Art Therapist, her clients include children and adults dealing with
loss and transition, depression, anxiety, addiction, abuse and trauma in her San
Francisco private practice. She is also the co-founder of the Creative Arts Psychotherapy
Center which offers painting workshops and expressive arts trainings for
individuals and groups.
Being Aware of the Diverse Needs of the Family
Unit (HTML file)
Volume 2 Number 1 (PDF file)
A Child's Perceptions of Illness & Death
(HTML file)
Volume 2 Number 2 (PDF file)
Ways Dying Children & Their Siblings Communicate
Their Needs (HTML file)
Volume 2 Number 3 (PDF file)
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