Adjustment to Illness in Pediatric Palliative Care: A Case for the “Poorly Behaved” Child - (2025)
Includes a Live Web Event on 08/05/2025 at 1:00 PM (EDT)
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This webinar explores the complexities of adjustment to illness in pediatric palliative care, highlighting challenges and implications for assessment. Using a developmental and cultural lens, case studies will illustrate the spectrum of coping difficulties, from subtle concerns to extreme cases like Adjustment Disorder, and the consequences of missed adjustment issues. Participants will also learn strategies to improve assessment and support effective coping through opportunities for emotional expression.
Suggested Domain: Assessment
Credits: 1.0 PDU
Learning Objective(s):
1. Define "adjustment to illness" for pediatric patients.
2. Evaluate whether outcomes such as anxiety and externalizing behavior are indicators of poor adjustment
3. Understand how healthcare providers can promote adjustment for pediatric patients through fostering emotional expression opportunities.
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Laura Jin, MSc
Child Life Specialist
Hamilton Health Sciences
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Adjustment to Illness in Pediatric Palliative Care: A Case for the “Poorly Behaved” Child
08/05/2025 at 1:00 PM (EDT) | 60 minutes
08/05/2025 at 1:00 PM (EDT) | 60 minutes
This webinar explores the complexities of adjustment to illness in pediatric palliative care, highlighting challenges and implications for assessment. Using a developmental and cultural lens, case studies will illustrate the spectrum of coping difficulties, from subtle concerns to extreme cases like Adjustment Disorder, and the consequences of missed adjustment issues. Participants will also learn strategies to improve assessment and support effective coping through opportunities for emotional expression.
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