Can't they like me as I am? Psychological interventions for children and young people with congenital visible disfigurement.
This paper describes the psychological challenges for children and young people with a congenital visible disfigurement. These challenges are outlined in a developmental framework and case histories are used to illustrate a range of interventions. The model underlying assessment and intervention moves away from dysfunction and disability and outcomes are defined by psychological strengths, resilience and coping strategies. For those living with a visible disfigurement, who needs rehabilitation?
Craniofacial and Cleft Lip and Palate Centres at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London. hearsd@gosh.nhs.uk
Daniela
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Hearst
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D019465:Craniofacial Abnormalities / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D010287:Parent-Child Relations; D010290:Parents / Q000523:psychology*; D012934:Social Isolation