Wonders & Worries: A Clinical Trial of a Psychosocial Intervention for Children Who Have a Parent With Cancer

Session 1: Getting to Know Each Other The goal is to create a sense of safety within the group so that the children feel comfortable discussing difficult topics. Session 2: Cancer Education to provide developmentally appropriate education about the illness, treatment, and side effects. Session 3: Cancer Treatment Center Tour: This session consists of a treatment center tour and education about treatment plan involved in family's care in a safe environment. Session 4: Feelings: The focus of this session is expression and validation of all feelings the children may experience. Session 5: Stress and Coping: Goal is to emphasize the different ways individuals cope and differentiate positive vs. negative coping strategies. Session 6: Hopes for the Future/Closure: An emphasis is made on the idea that positive things may evolve from the most difficult circumstances.