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Patients and their families who seek
support and wish to better understand the elements of illness and treatment can
participate in these ongoing special programs:
Pediatric Oncology Therapeutic Support Groups for Patients
Other programs at the Tomorrows Children's Institute
The following support groups were formed to give children
and adolescents with cancer and blood disorders a chance to talk about their illness in a
comfortable setting. Each family member will have the opportunity to discuss the
problems that affect his or her daily life, and, with new friends, find solutions.
Pediatric Oncology Therapeutic Support Groups for Patients
Braves Teen creative arts therapy support group
This group provides opportunities for creative expressions through therapeutic group activities, dance/movement/music therapies and group discussions. Periodic trips and events provide opportunities for social interaction for teens with cancer.
This group meets on Tuesdays 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. in the Reuten Clinic and is open to the community at no charge.
Pediatric Oncology Support Group for Parents
The group provides a supportive environment where parents and caregivers can share feelings and concerns about their childs cancer experience and its impact on their family.
The group meets on Tuesdays 4:30 5:30 p.m. in the Reuten Clinic and is open to the community at no charge.
Sickle Cell Support Program
The Sickle Cell Support Group program is a unique program offered to help the entire family cope with sickle cell disease. There are separate groups for school age children, teens, siblings, and parents. Each family member has the opportunity to discuss the problems they face as a result of the illness. Periodically there are family sessions and special events.
This group meets on Thursdays, 5:30 7 p.m. (spring and fall sessions, consisting of eight sessions each) in the Reuten Clinic and is open to the community at not charge.
Bereavement Support Program
The Bereavement Support Program consists of parent and sibling weekly support groups to help them deal with their loss. Parents provide support to each other while they move through their grief process. Siblings meet others like themselves who have lost a sibling. Creative arts are used to help the children express themselves.
This group meets on Wednesdays 6 7:30 p.m., at an off-campus location, 96 Summit Avenue, Hackensack, NJ. It's open to the community at no charge.
Parent and significant other support groups are held once a month. These two groups aim to help the parents and their loved ones cope with their loss. The significant other group is for grandparents, boy/girl friends, young adult siblings, etc.
This group meets on Mondays, 7 8:30 p.m., in the DON IMUS-WFAN Pediatric Center for Tomorrows Children, Room PCG25.
Other programs at the Tomorrows Children's Institute
Ninja Power
Ninja Power is a non-contact martial arts program to help children with cancer or a serious blood disorder and their siblings cope better and increase their self-esteem.
This group meets in the DON IMUS-WFAN Pediatric Center for Tomorrows Children, Room PC143, on Tuesdays, 6:30 7:30 p.m. There is no charge for participants.
Family Scrapbooking
A family activity that encourages parents, patients, and siblings to create memories.
This group meets on the first Wednesday of the month in the DON IMUS-WFAN Pediatric Center for Tomorrows Children, Room PCG43. There is no charge for participants.
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For more information, please contact us at
tel: (201) 996-5437 / fax: (201) 487-7340 /
email: info@tcikids.com
The Tomorrows Children's Institute
DON IMUS - WFAN Pediatric Center for Tomorrows Children
The Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital
Hackensack University Medical Center
30 Prospect Avenue
Hackensack, NJ 07601
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