Communicating with children when a parent is at the end of life /

Fearnley, Rachel, 1964-

Communicating with children when a parent is at the end of life / Rachel Fearnley. - London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2012. - 1 online resource (191 pages)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Why communication? -- Communication, communication, communication -- Negotiating conversations : barriers and hurdles -- The communication continuum -- Talking to children -- Children's experiences of different death circumstances.

"When a parent is nearing the end of life, children can feel like their world has been turned upside down, and they are often scared and confused about what is happening. Sensitive and clear communication with children is vital to help them understand and cope with their parent's illness. This accessible book demonstrates how to support children through effective and sensitive communication, covering types of communication, language, information sharing, and overcoming common barriers. Developing confidence and skills such as talking, listening, giving children a voice and breaking bad news is also covered. The author outlines the concept of a 'communication continuum' which can be used to assess how much a child knows or understands about their parent's illness and how much they would like to know. The book contains a wealth of practical strategies and ideas, as well as case vignettes, practice tips and reflective exercises"--Provided by publisher.

9780857004758 (electronic bk.) 0857004751 (electronic bk.) 1280778261 9781280778261 (alk. paper) (alk. paper)

9786613688651

368865 MIL

GBB6H4224 bnb

017582595 Uk


Children of sick parents.
Sick--Family relationships.
Parents--Death--Psychological aspects.
Interpersonal communication in children.
Enfants de parents malades.
Parents--Mort--Aspect psychologique.
Communication interpersonnelle chez l'enfant.
Counselling & Advice Services.
Nursing.
Social Work.
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS--Death, Grief, Bereavement.
SELF-HELP--Death, Grief, Bereavement.
Children of sick parents.
Interpersonal communication in children.
Parents--Death--Psychological aspects.
Sick--Family relationships.


Electronic books.
Electronic books.

BF723.P25 / F43 2012eb

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