Talking With Children About Cancer: 3 Ways To Provide Support Through A Parent’s Cancer Journey
Description
Featuring Kelsey Mora, LCPC, CCLS, Chief Clinical Officer of Pickles Group
Being on the receiving end of a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming and confusing for most adults. Depending on the ages of their children, these emotions are often amplified and coupled with a fear of the unknown. Learning how to speak with children about this sensitive topic and what the right amount of information to share is crucial.
In this month’s Wellness Wednesday, we’ll talk with Kelsey Mora, a Certified Child Life Specialist and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and the Chief Clinical Officer of Pickles Group who will share:
- Evidence-based data on kids facing parental cancer
- 3 guiding principles to frame tough conversations
- Appropriate developmental responses
- The importance of honesty, listening, validating, and reassuring
About the Speaker
Kelsey Mora, Chief Clinical Officer of Pickles Group, is a Certified Child Life Specialist and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor specializing in guiding parents and caregivers on how to best support their children and adolescents with illness and grief. Kelsey uses a personal approach to create opportunities to help youth make connections, and increase coping and communication throughout a cancer experience.
United States
