Our staff offers counseling to families and children who have experienced post traumatic effects from injury and/or chronic illness. This includes the adjustment to loss during the grieving process. A particular focus on coping strategies is provided in order to insure positive outcomes and healthy development. Play therapy as well as individual counseling is provided in the inpatient and outpatient settings.
Patient Family Teaching Sheets
Camps & Programs for Patients
Children's offers summer camps for children and teens with epilepsy and spina bifida.
When a child is diagnosed with an illness, it affects every member of his family. That’s why the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Neurosciences program offers support groups and educational resources for both parents and children who are dealing with a neurological condition. We are dedicated to providing family-centered care.
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Support Services at Children's
In addition to the Children's Neurosciences program support, we offer family-centered care and support throughout our facilities—age appropriate play, toys and psychosocial support are available for the entire family.
Epilepsy Support Group
This support group provides information, education, resource sharing opportunities and emotional support for parents, caregivers and children diagnosed epilepsy. It is led by members of the Children’s Epilepsy Center clinical staff. Contact Jennifer Ganote, Clinical Coordinator, at 404-785-2186 for more information.
Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia
The Epilepsy Foundation leads the fight to stop seizures, find a cure and overcome challenges created by epilepsy.