Helping Children When a Family Member has Cancer: Understanding Psychosocial Support Services
Cancer can affect the entire family -- both adults and children -- in many ways. Psychosocial support includes mental health counseling, education, group support, and many other such services. These services are usually provided by different types of mental health professionals. Here you can learn more about the psychosocial support services that may be available to you and your family. Click on the topics below to get started.- Helping Children When a Family Member Has Cancer: UnderstandingPsychosocial Support Services
- What can I expect with individual counseling?
- When is family counseling a better option?
- What should I look at if I decide on a support group?
- What qualities should I look for in a cancer counselor?
- Will my insurance pay for counseling services?
- When to get help
- Why do some people resist getting help with emotional or family problems?
- Why do some people need extra help while others don’t seem to?
- How will I know if counseling is working?
- To learn more
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