[Child Life 101] Week 4: How to Support Siblings of Patients in the Hospital

Normalizing Healthcare: Helping Siblings Cope

Don't navigate healthcare crises alone! Hear how siblings can step up and help.

In this episode, you will be able to:

Uncover strategies for assisting siblings in navigating through healthcare situations.

Find out how to deliver precise and relevant information to siblings in a manner that resonates.

Master the art of promoting open and honest family communication during challenging periods.

Delve into understanding and meeting the emotional needs of siblings in trying times.

Learn to ease sibling discomfort by making the hospital experience less daunting.

The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:21 - Introduction,

00:01:58 - Communication with Siblings,

00:06:02 - Emotional Needs of Siblings,

00:09:33 - Normalize the Experience for Siblings,

00:11:12 - Conclusion,

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Check out the podcast episode with Michelle, a mother who shares her experience of navigating her son's cancer diagnosis with her daughter.

Look up sibling support organizations and communities to connect with other peers who have siblings going through similar experiences.

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