Therapie-Tools Progredienzangst in Familien mit chronisch kranken Kindern

Giving severely ill patients and their families a perspective. Progression anxiety in progressive diseases affects children, parents, and relatives.

Progression anxiety - the fear of the progression, spread, or recurrence of an illness - can occur with all potentially progressive diseases. It is often a reaction to a real, sometimes even existential threat. This fear is fundamentally rational and does not constitute a mental disorder in itself. This distinguishes it from other anxieties. However, the ongoing concerns about health can gradually lead to depression.

Alleviate progression anxiety with the rabbit Filipo. Discuss fears using a child-friendly comic. Activate self-care and resources. A wealth of creative materials for coloring and crafting. The materials in this toolbook provide background knowledge on the specific progression anxiety associated with chronic/progressive diseases. Many resources are available for working with sick children as well as for discussions with parents.

Contents include: disorder profile and intervention options, introduction and clarification of tasks, psychoeducation, describing progression anxiety situations, resource work.