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Dr. Sean Phipps: Post Traumatic Stress vs Growth in Pediatric Oncology

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Kelly Zorzi

The traumatic stress model starts with the assumption that cancer is a traumatic event, and people often think of children with cancer as having depression or post-traumatic stress. But that is not always the case.

Dr. Sean Phipps and his team discovered that for some survivors their personal function actually improved as a result of their cancer experience.

Sean Phipps, PhD is the Chair of Psychology at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. He spoke at the 2013 POGO Multi-Disciplinary Symposium on Childhood Cancer.

Straight Talk about Childhood Cancer is POGO’s new series of video shorts featuring the insights of experts whose leading-edge work impacts the care, treatment and quality of life of childhood cancer patients, survivors and their families.

Posted in 2013 Symposium - Innovation in Pediatric Oncology, Straight Talk Videos | Tagged 2013 Symposium, childhood cancer survivors, Dr Sean Phipps, emotional health, post-traumatic growth, post-traumatic stress, psychological distress, survivorship

Dr. Christopher Recklitis: Emotional Health After Childhood Cancer

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Kelly Zorzi

For many patients, the childhood cancer experience takes them away from school, hobbies and friends and thrusts them into the adult world.

In his talk Emotional Health After Childhood Cancer, Dr. Christopher Recklitis stresses the importance of talking to your healthcare professionals about how to maintain balance between regular life and treatment.

Christopher Recklitis, PhD, MPH, is the Director of Research and Supportive Services at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School in Boston. He spoke at POGO’s 2013 Survivor Conference: Life after Childhood Cancer.

Straight Talk about Childhood Cancer is POGO’s series of video shorts featuring the insights of experts whose leading-edge work impacts the care, treatment and quality of life of childhood cancer patients, survivors and their families.

Posted in 2013 Survivor Conference, Education for Survivors, Straight Talk Videos | Tagged 2013 Survivor Conference, childhood cancer survivors, Dr Christopher Recklitis, emotional health, late effects, psychological distress, psychosocial, survivorship

An Overview of Risk and Resilience for Psychosocial Late Effects

Posted on November 6, 2015 by admin


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Presentation Description: 
Families are exposed to considerable stress when a child is diagnosed with cancer. However, research indicates marked variability in psychosocial outcomes among parents and children. Some individuals exhibit social, emotional, or behavioral difficulties, while others may demonstrate resilience or the development of new strengths and competencies. Key medical, individual, and family factors are described in relation to their impact on psychosocial late effects.

This presentation provided an overview of some of the psychosocial issues experienced by families of survivors and the factors associated with both risk and resilience.

Speaker:
Cynthia A. Gerhardt
, PhD
Director, Center for Biobehavioral Health, The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital,
Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Psychology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

 

Posted in 2015 Pre-Symposium Psychosocial Seminar, Pre-Symposium Seminars | Tagged 2015 Pre-Symposium Psychosocial Seminar, psychological distress, resilience

Early Warning Signs of Psychosocial Risk in Children with Cancer and their Families

Posted on November 6, 2015 by admin


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It is well established that a diagnosis of childhood cancer and its treatment can lead to psychosocial distress in the affected child and the family, particularly during the early stages of treatment. Identifying early warning signs of psychosocial risk in this population may lead to a reduction of psychosocial distress and better allocation of resources. This presentation provided an overview of psychosocial distress and risk in this population; guidelines and standards for psychosocial services in pediatric oncology; barriers to psychosocial screening, assessment, and care; psychosocial screening tools and recommendations for psychosocial screening and follow-up plan.

Speaker:
Maru Barrera, PhD, MA, CPsych
Psychologist, Dept. of Psychology, Division of Haematology/Oncology
Senior Associate Scientist
The Hospital for Sick Children

Posted in 2015 Pre-Symposium Psychosocial Seminar, Misc, Pre-Symposium Seminars | Tagged 2015 Pre-Symposium Psychosocial Seminar, families, parents, psychological distress, screening

Post-traumatic Stress and Post-traumatic Growth: Pathways to Resilience

Posted on March 4, 2014 by admin


Presentation Description:
Childhood cancer has been widely viewed as a traumatic event, and traumatic stress models have become a dominant approach to understanding the experiences of children with cancer. This approach, which focused on psychopathology rather than adjustment, overlooked the generally positive adjustment of most children to this significant health challenge. The speaker presented an alternative approach, based on a view that cancer is a significant life event that represents not only a potential trauma, but also a potential catalyst for growth and positive change. This session presented some recent findings which demonstrate how subtle changes in methodology can produce significantly different outcomes, and which support our contention that resilience and psychological growth are the most common outcomes of the childhood cancer experience.

Speaker:
Sean Phipps, PhD
Chair, Department of Psychology
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis

Posted in 2013 Symposium - Innovation in Pediatric Oncology, Education for Health Professionals | Tagged 2013 Symposium, post-traumatic stress, psychological distress, psychosocial, PTSD

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