A facilitator assists the group to express their feelings through various activities. Perfect Fit is a support group for children 10-12 years of age afflicted with either a brain tumor or cancer. A facilitator assists children to cope with their diagnosis through discussion and different activities. Family Oncology Group is a support group for the entire family of children 9 years and younger afflicted with either a brain tumor or cancer. Three rooms are run simultaneously for parents, siblings, and patients.
Facilitators assist children to express their feelings through play therapy and activities.
Pediatric Family Radiotherapy Waiting Suite is a special room for children and teens to utilize while waiting to receive their radiation treatments. This room is a wonderland designed to alleviate anxiety associated with treatment through the use of games, videos, dress-up clothes, toys, craft projects and much more. The Neuro-Psychology Program is designed to meet the emotional and educational needs of children with brain tumors as well as the emotional needs of parents. A neuropsychology evaluation is performed to assess for cognitive deficits resulting from the tumor or the treatment. Counseling is made available for families in need and educational recommendations are made available to the school in order to maximize a child's cognitive potential.