[ZABA MKHIZE]

#89943

Siblings of sick children are often forgotten or are silent suffers.in most cases they experience a range of emotions such as guilt, fear jealousy, and isolation yet their needs may be overlooked. They tend to have emotional impact such as Anxiety, grief, behavior change, Role confusing and responsibility.
Communication with siblings helps them to express feelings safely and involving them in care encourages participation.
Have a Support Strategies such as family support group and family counselling as well as school base support such as peer network for continuation of school and community connections
Building copping skills and to always monitor emotional health and bereavement .in long term outcome

[Susan Sander]

#90320

Hi Zaba

You are right in saying that they often suffer in silence, and involving them in discussion and the care of their brother/sister is important. And yes, they also need individual support and care to meet them where they are, to know that they are also seen and heard.I think this is where reaching to the broader family system and community support can also come in handy, identifying a trusted and safe teacher/coach/neighbour that can also check in on a specific sibling regularly, especially when mom and dad needs to pay attention to a lot of other things and do not always remember to be ‘in the moment’ with each child.

[Danica Schlome]

#90637

I agree with you both. Often siblings of children with palliative care needs feel overlooked.

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