In addition, they may help advise or facilitate sick adults in explaining to children an acute and/or chronic illness, or (impending) death, in an age-appropriate way. They facilitate therapeutic interventions including playroom sessions, educational preparation for procedures, diagnosis education and grief support. They also offer distraction to ease anxiety during invasive procedures.
These individuals can help adults with serious illnesses communicate effectively with children about their conditions, whether acute or chronic, or impending death. They offer a range of services including playroom sessions, educational preparation for medical procedures, diagnosis education, and grief support. Additionally, they provide distraction to ease anxiety during invasive medical procedures.