Abstract

BOLZE, Simone D. A.  and  CASTOLDI, Luciana. The family accompaniment before and after the child's death: an intervention proposal for the hospital psychologist. Aletheia [online]. 2005, n.21, pp. 79-91. ISSN 1413-0394.

This paper discusses the psychologist's role in the family's treatment before and after a child's death. The study is based on a case of a pediatric oncology patient and proposes different possibilities of interventions with families in this situation. It is suggested as important that the family who looses a child receive psychological assistance from the hospital.

Keywords : Hospital; Children death; Home visit.

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