Interventions to Support Children and Adolescents during Parental Illness

Author:

Aliberti Katie

Abstract

AbstractChildren and adolescents are affected by the serious illness of a parent or caregiver in many ways. Developmental tasks and family processes can be altered by chronic or significant parental illness. Attachment theory and family systems theory provide lenses to understand the impact of parental illness on family functioning and adjustment. Despite obstacles, targeted interventions can help children and adolescents to cope with changes and develop resiliency. Communication is a key intervention that promotes positive adjustment and coping across all age levels. A child’s age and developmental level inform specific interventions, but there is variability related to family functioning, values and beliefs, individual temperament, and other factors. Palliative social workers can utilize their skills to assist families in identifying the needs of their children and addressing them in ways that promote adaptation and resilience.

Publisher

Oxford University Press

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