Creative, Culturally-Sensitive Counseling for Pediatric Oncology Patients Undergoing Treatment.

The author presents culturally relevant strategies for creative counseling with children who have been diagnosed with cancer. In addition, therapeutic foundations and cultural considerations for using creative methods with pediatric oncology populations are discussed. Finally, the author outlines the use of specific creative interventions to assist this population including Beads of Courage, drum therapy, art, games, music, and poetry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]