Wednesday, August 7, 2024

@ 6-7:30pm CT via Zoom

Almost 3 million children and adolescents have a parent who has or has had cancer. Parenting with cancer can present unique challenges for families and these can be amplified when the cancer diagnosis is terminal or someone is approaching end of life as a parent. This presentation has the following objectives:

• Explore complex emotions and issues surrounding end of life as a parent
• Learn how to talk to kids about death and dying
• Discuss ways to engage in legacy activities as a family
• Learn about other resources and organizations that support children and families with grief

Presenter:

Sam North, MA, LPC (she/her) is a Pediatric Psychology Track intern at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. She is currently completing her work at American Family Children’s Hospital and Carbone Cancer Center. Sam works part time as a group facilitator at Gilda’s Club. Sam is a doctoral candidate in the clinical psychology program at the University of Denver. She completed her Master of Arts degree in International Disaster Psychology at the University of Denver. Clinically, she has special interests in trauma-informed and culturally responsive services in the areas of oncology, pediatric oncology, chronic health conditions, end of life, and grief.