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When your child has a chronic medical illness a guide for the parenting journey

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Main Authors:	Sileo, Frank J., 1967- (Author), Potter, Carol S. (Author)
Format:	Books Print Book
Language:	English
Published:	Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, [2021]
Subjects:	Chronically ill children. Parents of chronically ill children.
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Item Description:	"Written by leading mental health professionals, this warm and accessible parenting book for children with chronic illnesses offers clear, practical guidance for all aspects of the journey. For all its joys, parenting is a complex job, and when your child has a chronic illness, the stress can feel overwhelming. When your child is diagnosed, you begin a parenting journey filled with strong emotions, difficult choices, confusing words, and interactions with numerous professionals and specialists. You're focused on ensuring your child gets the best possible treatments for their symptoms, so it's easy to overlook or dismiss the impact the illness can have on your relationships and emotions. This book places your psychological well-being front and center, so you can be the best caregiver possible for your child. Along with suggestions for making laughter and mindfuness part of your daily self-care routine, it offers guidance for choosing the right therapist for your family, should extra support be needed. Every family's journey with chronic illness is unique, but you don't have to go it alone"-- Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:	xv, 419 pages ; 22 cm
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9781433833816 1433833816
Author Notes:	Frank J. Sileo, PhD, 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, Nj, where he works with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Since 2010, he has been consistently recognized as one of New Jersey's top kids' doctors. He is often the "go-to" psychologist in the media for his insights on health issues and parenting. Dr. Sileo lives in Ridgewood. Learn more on his website (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 1994. Ms. Potter played Cindy Walsh, one of television's most beloved mothers, on Beverly Hills 90210. She lives in Los Angeles, California. Learn more on her website (www.carolpotter.net). APA LIFETOOLS is an imprint of the American Psychological Association, the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States and the largest association of psychologists worldwide. https://www.apa.org/pubs/books/life-tools