Welcome to
Strategies for Managing and Adapting to COVID-19:
Addressing the unique challenges faced by families of children and adolescents with cancer
February 25, 2021
Virtual/Online program through Zoom
1:00pm-2:00pm (GMT)
Noon-1:00pm (PST)
11:00am-Noon (AKST)
Speakers
Dorothy Loren, PhD
Post-Doctoral Clinical Fellow
Cancer Care Psychosocial Services
Seattle Children’s Hospital
Joanna Patten, PsyD
Clinical Lead
Cancer Care Psychosocial Services
Seattle Children’s Hospital
Program
You are invited to learn more about the unique challenges families of children and adolescents with cancer face during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Dorothy Loren will discuss helpful techniques to manage the accumulated stressors of parenting in the context of cancer and a pandemic, and review communication techniques to enhance supportive relationships. Dr. Joanna Patten will also provide insight on supporting the child and adolescent with cancer and moderate the question & answer portion of the program. Participants will also learn about the resources available in their community and those provided by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. We encourage you to invite your caregiver and family members.
Si usted o alguien que conoce ha sido diagnosticado con un cáncer de la sangre, comuníquese con la LLS para obtener asistencia personalizada al (800) 955-4572.
Carisa Almquist, CHES, Patient & Community Outreach Manager at 206-957-4585 or carisa.almquist@lls.org
Local support for this program provided in partnership with: