Counseling for Children & Teens
Youth Support Options
How Can Counseling Help My Child or Teen?
Oncology-focused counseling services contribute to the overall well-being of youth impacted by cancer and cancer-related loss, ensuring they receive the emotional and psychological care needed to face this challenging experience with strength and resilience.
Counseling for youth with cancer
If your child has experienced a cancer diagnosis, counseling may help by:
- Providing tailored support to address their unique emotional and psychological needs.
- Helping children and families to build coping skills, manage stress, and maintain a sense of normalcy in their daily lives, which may include dealing with disruptions in social and academic activities.
Counseling for youth who have a parent, sibling or loved one with cancer
For youth coping with a loved one’s diagnosis, counseling may help with:
- Processing feelings, managing anxiety, and building resilience.
- Providing guidance and support to parents and guardians, so they can help the young people in their lives while coping with their own emotional impact.
Counseling for youth who are grieving
For young people grieving the loss of a loved one, counseling may help with:
- Providing a safe space for young people to explore their grief, express their emotions, and understand their loss
- Development of healthy coping and emotional regulation strategies, helping youth to heal from loss, and fostering resilience
Supporting Youth Impacted by Cancer & Loss
Oncology counseling services are essential in supporting young people, whether they are facing their own cancer diagnosis or coping with a family member’s illness. These specialized services provide a compassionate environment where youth can openly express their emotions, fears, and concerns, helping them navigate the complex emotional terrain that cancer brings.
