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This warm and accessible parenting book for children with chronic illnesses offers clear, practical guidance for all aspects of the journey.
Sommario
Acknowledgments
The Unexpected Journey Begins
Chapter 1. Navigating Your Feelings
Chapter 2. Staying Healthy on the Journey
Chapter 3. Getting What You Need on the Road to the New Normal
Chapter 4. Communicating With Your Child: It's a Two-Way Street
Chapter 5. Your Co-Pilots: Other Parents and Parent Figures in Your Child’s Life
Chapter 6. Getting Everyone on Board: Siblings and Other Family Members
Chapter 7. Mechanics of Working With the Medical Team
Chapter 8: Mechanics of Working With the School Team
Chapter 9: The Cone Zone: Setting Healthy Boundaries
Chapter 10. When Your Journey Includes Hospital Stays
Chapter 11. The Journey Through Death and Beyond
Chapter 12. Concluding Thoughts: Building Resilience on the Journey
Resources for Your Journey
Notes
About the Authors
Info autore
Frank J. Sileo, Ph.D., is a New Jersey licensed psychologist, an award-winning author, and national and international speaker. He is the founder and executive director of The Center for Psychological Enhancement, LLC, in Ridgewood, New Jersey, where he works with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Since 2 , he has been consistently recognized as one of New Jersey amp rsquo s top kids amp rsquo doctors. He is often the amp ldquo go-to amp rdquo psychologist in the media for his insights on health issues and parenting. Dr. Sileo lives in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Learn more: www.drfranksileo.com
Carol S. Potter, MFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. In her practice she has worked with individuals, families, and couples, as well as children and adolescents in school settings, and facilitated both bereavement, and anger management groups. She helped develop the strengths-oriented Best Practice Parenting program for the Southern California Counseling Center. An active advocate for women survivors of domestic violence she was honored by Sojourn as the Woman of the Year in 994. Ms. Potter played Cindy Walsh, one of television amp rsquo s most beloved mothers, on Beverly Hills 9 2 . She lives in Los Angeles, California. Learn more: www.carolpotter.net.
Riassunto
Offering practical guidance for parents managing the challenges of raising a child with a chronic illness, the resource highlights caregiver emotional well-being. Strategies for self-care, mindfulness, and selecting a therapist help families navigate complex journeys with support and clarity.
