Coping with Childhood Blood Cancer: The Power of Play and Creative Therapies for Families
December 7, 2023
Program Details
There are many creative outlets proven to be effective coping methods for children, siblings, and families affected by childhood cancer. Please join The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to learn about:
- Strategies that help empower children and families to build resilience during treatment and beyond
- An oncologist's perspective on the impact of creative therapies
- Tools from the field of art therapy
- Tried and true creative methods used by Child Life Specialists
Speakers
Caren Sacks, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT, ATCS
Certified Art Therapist & Psychotherapist
Lee Russeth, MS, CCLS
Certified Child Life Specialist
The Valley Hospital
Kristen VanHeyst, DO
Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital
Wendy Behrens
Sophia’s mom (ALL, 2017)