Chronic illness in teens
Disease Information
Treatment & Care
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
