Storytelling as a therapeutic technique in a group for school-aged oncology patients.
Storytelling in a support group may be a useful technique for helping children with chronic illness resolve psychological conflicts related to their illness. This paper will describe the author's experiences with two open-ended groups for children with cancer. Significant stories that demonstrate the technique and its usefulness will be discussed. Implications of such a technique will be given. The technique is adaptable to many settings and with many different diagnoses.
Krietemeyer
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Children's Hospital of Richland Memorial, Columbia, SC.
Heiney
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D002648:Child; D002673:Child, Hospitalized / Q000523:psychology*; D005201:Fantasy; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000523:psychology; D016522:Oncology Service, Hospital; D010989:Play Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D011385:Projection; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group / Q000379:methods*; D013022:South Carolina; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000517:prevention & control