Helping Parents Help Children Cope with Cancer in the Family

If you would like additional information on this topic,
below are OPTIONAL books to consider buying for your personal library...

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article References:
Burke, K., Muscara, F., McCarthy, M., Dimovski, A., Hearps, S., Anderson, V., & Walser, R. (2014). Adapting acceptance and commitment therapy for parents of children with life-threatening illness: Pilot study. Families, Systems, & Health, 32(1), 122–127.

Crespo, C., Santos, S., Tavares, A., & Salvador, Á. (2016). “Care that matters”: Family-centered care, caregiving burden, and adaptation in parents of children with cancer. Families, Systems, & Health, 34(1), 31–40.

Compas, B. E., Desjardins, L., Vannatta, K., Young-Saleme, T., Rodriguez, E. M., Dunn, M., Bemis, H., Snyder, S., & Gerhardt, C. A. (2014). Children and adolescents coping with cancer: Selfand parent reports of coping and anxiety/depression. Health Psychology, 33(8), 853–861.

Dunn, M. J., Rodriguez, E. M., Barnwell, A. S., Grossenbacher, J. C., Vannatta, K., Gerhardt, C. A., & Compas, B. E. (2012). Posttraumatic stress symptoms in parents of children with cancer within six months of diagnosis. Health Psychology, 31(2), 176–185.

Flahault, C., & Sultan, S. (2010). On being a child of an ill parent: A Rorschach investigation of adaptation to parental cancer compared to other illnesses. Rorschachiana, 31(1), 43–69.

Green McDonald, P., O'Connell, M., & Suls, J. (2015). Cancer control falls squarely within the province of the psychological sciences. American Psychologist, 70(2), 61–74.

Hou, W. K., Law, C. C., Yin, J., & Fu, Y. T. (2010). Resource loss, resource gain, and psychological resilience and dysfunction following cancer diagnosis: A growth mixture modeling approach. Health Psychology, 29(5), 484–495.

Jacobsen, P. B., & Andrykowski, M. A. (2015). Tertiary prevention in cancer care: Understanding and addressing the psychological dimensions of cancer during the active treatment period. American Psychologist, 70(2), 134–145.

Kaplan, L. M., Kaal, K. J., Bradley, L., & Alderfer, M. A. (2013). Cancer-related traumatic stress reactions in siblings of children with cancer. Families, Systems, & Health, 31(2), 205–217.

Kissil, K., Niño, A., Jacobs, S., Davey, M., & Tubbs, C. Y. (2010). “It has been a good growing experience for me”: Growth experiences among African American youth coping with parental cancer. Families, Systems, & Health, 28(3), 274–289.

Oberoi, A. R., Cardona, N. D., Davis, K. A., Pariseau, E. M., Berk, D., Muriel, A. C., & Long, K. A. (2020). Parent decision-making about support for siblings of children with cancer: Sociodemographic influences. Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology, 8(2), 115–125.

Oberoi, A. R., Towry, L., Eilenberg, J. S., Lun, P., Lerro, G., Alderfer, M. A., & Long, K. A. (2019). Improving support to siblings of children with cancer through a community-academic partnership. Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology, 7(4), 371–382.

Pariseau, E. M., Chevalier, L., Muriel, A. C., & Long, K. A. (2019). Parental awareness of sibling adjustment: Perspectives of parents and siblings of children with cancer. Journal of Family Psychology. Advance online publication.

Stoppelbein, L., McRae, E., & Greening, L. (2017). A longitudinal study of hardiness as a buffer for posttraumatic stress symptoms in mothers of children with cancer. Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology, 5(2), 149–160.

Additional References:
A Survival Guide to Parenting Teens: Talking to Your Kids About Sexting, Drinking, Drugs, and Other Things That Freak You Out. Publishers Weekly. 4/21/2014, Vol. 261 Issue 16, p73-73.

Babcock, Elise NeeDell;  "When life Becomes Precious: A Guide for Loved Ones and Friends of Cancer Patients."  Bantam Books.  New York, NY.  1997.

Bennett, Emily; English, Martin William; Rennoldson, Michael; Starza-Smith, Arleta. Predicting parenting stress in caregivers of children with brain tumours. Psycho-Oncology. Mar2013, Vol. 22 Issue 3, p629-636.

Bownan, Kerry; A daughter estranged from her dying father; American Family Physician; Dec 2000; Vol. 62; Issue 11.

Bugge, Kari E.; Helseth, Solvi; Darbyshire, Philip; Parents’ experiences of a Family Support Program when a parent has incurable cancer; Journal of Clinical Nursing, December 2009, Vol 18 Issue 24, p3480

Chittem, Mahati. Understanding coping with cancer: How can qualitative research help? Journal of Cancer Research & Therapeutics. Jan-Mar2014, Vol. 10 Issue 1, p6-10.

Faulkner, Rhonda & Maureen Davey; Children and adolescents of cancer patients: the impact of cancer on the family; American Journal of Family Therapy; Jan/Feb 2002; Vol. 30; Issue1.

Gallant, Wilfred & Michael Holosko; Music intervention in grief work with clients experiencing loss and bereavement; Summer 2001; Vol. 16; Issue 4.

Grabiak, Beth, Bender, Catherine & Kathryn Puskar; The impact of parental cancer on the adolescent: an analysis of the literature; Psycho-Oncology; Feb 2007; Vol. 16; Issue 2.

Granet, Roger, M.D.;  "Surviving Cancer Emotionally:  Learning How to Heal."  John Wiley & Sons, Inc.  New York, NY.  2001.

Handsley, Stephen; "But what about us?" the residual effects of sudden death on self-identity and family relationships; Mortality; Mar 2001; Vol. 6; Issue 1.

Harpham, Wendy Schlessel, M.D.;  "When a  Parent Has Cancer: A Guide to Caring for Your Children."  Harper Collins Publisher.  New York, NY.  1997.

Hoder, Randye. Give Parents a Break: Making the Case for Supervised Teen Drinking Time.com. 10/25/2013, p1-1.

How to Spot Drug and Alcohol Use in Teens: Guide for Parents. Brown University Child & Adolescent Behavior Letter. May2013 Supplement, Vol. 29, p1-2.

Kennedy, Vida L.; Lloyd-Williams, Mari; How children cope when a parent has advanced cancer; Psycho-Oncology, August 2009, Vol 18 Issue 8, p886

Kennedy, Vida L.; Lloyd-Williams, Mari; Information and communication when a parent has advanced cancer; Journal of Affective Disorders, April 2009, Vol 114 Issues 1-3, p149

Lachs, Mark & Pamela Boyer; How can I help?; Prevention; Jul 2003; Vol. 55; Issue 7.

Litzelman, Kristin; Barker, Emily; Catrine, Kristine; Puccetti, Diane; Possin, Peggy; Witt, Whitney P. Socioeconomic disparities in the quality of life in children with cancer or brain tumors: the mediating role of family factors. Psycho-Oncology. May2013, Vol. 22 Issue 5, p1081-1088.

National Cancer Institute. Children with Cancer A Guide for Parents. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health. Pg. 8-70.

National Cancer Institute. (2014). Coping with Advanced Cancer. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

National Cancer Institute. (2012). When Your Parent Has Cancer A Guide for Teens. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Peacock, Judith; If your mother has breast cancer; Breast Cancer; 2002.

Rosenberg, Abby R.; Baker, K. Scott; Syrjala, Karen L.; Back, Anthony L.; Wolfe, Joanne. Promoting Resilience among Parents and Caregivers of Children with Cancer. Journal of Palliative Medicine. Jun2013, Vol. 16 Issue 6, p645-652.

Russo, Francine. Is Your Teen a Night Owl? That Could Explain His Poor Grades. Time.com. 11/15/2013, p1-1.

Simms, Susan, Hewitt, Nicki & June Vevers; Sibling support in childhood cancer; Paediatric Nursing; Sep 2002; Vol. 14; Issue 7.

Smith, Julianne. Got Teens? The Doctor Moms' Guide to Sexuality, Social Media and Other Adolescent Realities. Library Journal. 5/15/2014, Vol. 139 Issue 9, p61-61.

Szabo, Liz; @LizSzabo; USA TODAY. 'My Parent Has Cancer' helps kids deal with the unthinkable. USA Today. 04/15/2013

.