By Gabriela | Gabriela
Emotional Health for Children with Cancer in Ecuador
Providing Comprehensive Support to Those Who Need It Most
Childhood cancer affects not only a child's physical health but also deeply impacts their emotional well-being and that of their families Emotional health for kids with cancer in Ecuador . At Fundacion Cecilia Rivadeneira, we understand that treatment must be holistic. That’s why we offer individual therapy sessions to ensure that each child has a safe space to process their emotions and adjust to the many changes they are experiencing.
Our team specializes in psycho-oncology and palliative care, allowing us to provide the right emotional support at every stage of treatment.
Supporting the Whole Family
We recognize that cancer does not only affect the patient but also their parents and siblings. To address this, we provide individual therapy sessions for each family member, ensuring that everyone has a space to express and manage their emotions. Our experience has shown that when the entire family receives support, they are better equipped to navigate this challenging journey together.
Our therapy sessions take place both at our facilities and at the hospital where children receive their medical treatment. In addition to psychological support, we strive to help children reconnect with their childhood—allowing them to play, laugh, and feel like kids again.
Our Impact So Far
Thanks to the support of our donors and partners, we have been able to:
Provide 1,700 therapy sessions for children, siblings, and parents.
Offer specialized support to 22 children with cancer.
Provide emotional care for 19 siblings of patients.
Offer psychological support to 53 parents, who often bear the greatest emotional burden during treatment.
The impact on parents is particularly significant, as they are among the most emotionally affected and often lack access to psychological support within the hospital setting. Each therapy session represents a moment of relief, comfort, and hope.
Thank You for Being Part of This Change
All of this is possible thanks to generous people like you, who believe in the importance of emotional health for families facing childhood cancer. Every donation not only funds a therapy session but also provides relief, a moment of comfort, and a chance to move forward.
Let’s keep transforming lives together!
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