Oct. 16: Parents’ positive caregiving experiences in pediatric palliative care

Caring for a child with a life-limiting illness (LLI) is a stressful experience that compounds the usual challenges of parenting. The negative aspects of caring for a child with an LLI are well documented. In the face of such adversity, parents can also experience positive changes caring for children with even the most serious conditions.

Caring for a child with a life-limiting illness (LLI) is a stressful experience that compounds the usual challenges of parenting. The negative aspects of caring for a child with an LLI are well documented. In the face of such adversity, parents can also experience positive changes caring for children with even the most serious conditions.

Dr. Susan Cadell, MSW, PhD is Professor and Director, School of Social Work Renison University College, Waterloo, Ont. She will share results from a research study of posttraumatic growth in parents.

Wednesday, Oct. 16, 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.; Room C 417 Montreal Children’s Hospital

Everyone is welcome. For more information or to RSVP, please email crystal.noronha@mcgill.ca.