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Chronic illness in teens

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The Medical Coping Team at Children’s Hospital Boston emphasizes building upon family strengths and resources and developing practical strategies for coping with medical stressors in the best way possible. A primary goal is the prevention or resolution of emotional or behavioral difficulties related to illness or treatment.

Treatment will most often be 8-10 sessions and may include the following methods:

  • Individual counseling for patients
  • Family or parent counseling
  • Sibling therapy
  • Group therapy
  • Medication consultations

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