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When a Parent is Seriously Ill Practical Tips for Helping Parents and Children www.whenaparentisseriouslyill.com |
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Jewish Family Service 3330 W. Esplanade Ave. Suite 600 Metairie, LA 70002 Phone: (504) 831-8475 |
How do I tell my children that I'm sick? How do I take care of them when I'm not feeling well? How do I figure out how well my children are dealing with my illness, and how can I help them? How do I keep my relationships with my family members healthy throughout my illness? What happens if my illness should become terminal? These are some of the topics covered in this book, which offers practical advice to families confronted with a parent's serious illness. Using real-life anecdotes collected through interviews with families, the authors offer suggestions for handling the challenges families face during times of crisis. The book provides detailed information about what children of different ages understand about a parent's illness and how they typically react. Do's and Don'ts at the end of each chapter summarize and highlight key points. This book helps parents with a serious illness simplify the complicated process of helping children cope. ABOUT THE AUTHORS Leigh Collins, LCSW, is Chair of the Counseling Department at Country Day School in Metairie, Louisiana. She earned her master's degree in social work from Tulane University, where she has served as adjunct faculty. She has also taught at the University of Timisoara, Romania, and the American University in Bulgaria. Her work has appeared in The Midwest Quarterly, Phoebe, Visions International, and elsewhere. Leigh is married with one child and lives in New Orleans. Courtney Nathan, LCSW, is a clinical social worker with Jewish Family Service of Greater New Orleans (JFS). Courtney earned her BA in Psychology from the University of Kentucky and her master's degree in social work from Tulane University in 1993. At JFS, Courtney has served as a clinical social worker specializing in work with adolescents and young adult women and as Coordinator of the Outreach to Intermarrieds program. She is a contributing writer for interfaithFamily.com. Courtney is married with one child and lives in New Orleans. HOW TO PURCHASE THE BOOK Copies can be purchased for $12 each plus $3 shipping and handling by calling Jewish Family Service at (504) 831-8475 or emailing jfs@jfsneworleans.org. You may also stop by the JFS Metairie office Monday - Friday between 9:00 am - 5:00 p.m. at the address to the left. We accept Visa, Mastercard and checks. Copies of the book are also available at local bookstores including: Barnes & Noble, Octavia Books, Garden District Books & Touro Infirmary Gift Shop. Published by Jewish Family Service of Greater New Orleans with a supporting grant from The Dora Ferber Family Foundation of Houma, Louisiana, a supporting foundation of The Jewish Endowment Foundation
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