DIY Worry Box: A Tool to Help Express and Manage Concerns
Worry and fear can be all-consuming emotions for the person who is trying to manage them. We have discussed the importance of addressing emotional health in addition to physical...
Social Services/Mental Health
Play Therapy Helps the Sibling of a Medically Complex Child Cope With Emotions
To recognize Mental Health Awareness Month in May, we focused on discussing the importance of making mental health a priority – how you can practice self-care in just moments, different...
Mental Health Counseling Gives Words To Feelings
PHS has been known for providing comprehensive care for children with medical complexities for over 25 years, and we recognize that this means caring for not only their physical needs, but...
Providing Support for Siblings of Children with Medical Complexities
When a child has a complex medical condition, parents are not the only family members whose lives are affected by the major impacts that these diagnoses can often have....
PACER Explains the Individualized Education Program for Your Child With Complex Medical Needs
Today, we’re honored to share a guest post from the PACER Center – an organization who helps so many of our patient families. PACER Center enhances the quality of life...
Address bullying of children with disabilities through communication and education
School is back in session and as classmates gather under one roof, there’s a feeling of excitement and jitters in the air. Whether students are excited to move up...
Easing anxiety in children with medical complexities
For many adults, anxiety is a part of life that come with the territory of balancing work, relationships, and personal time. Being able to regularly assess and manage these...
5 misconceptions of play therapy
Whether it comes from having medical procedures done or other life events, many children encounter feelings of anxiety or stress that they have a hard time expressing appropriately. Play therapy can be a great way for children...