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Working in partnership with Heart Heroes, the Coping Company is dedicated to building resilience in children, young people, and their families facing complex medical challenges. We understand that a congenital heart diagnosis impacts not just the physical heart, but the emotional well-being of the entire family unit.
Living with life-long medical needs can feel isolating and difficult to navigate. We deliver tailored psychosocial interventions directly to the children and families within the Heart Heroes community.
HELPING CHILDREN & FAMILIES NAVIGATE DIAGNOSES, MEDICAL CARE, GRIEF & TRAUMA
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Medical Education: Age appropriate language, play, and visuals to help children understand their diagnosis, treatment, & prognosis. Identifying and clarifying misconceptions to reduce anxiety and fear.
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Coping & Emotional Support: Safe outlets for communicating complex emotions through therapeutic play & creative expression. Coping skills to manage pain & anxiety. Normalizing experiences.
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Sibling Support: Helping brothers and sisters understand and process the family’s journey.
Specialized psychosocial care reduces medical trauma, improves compliance, and leads to better treatment outcomes.
Interested in finding out more? Download our guide or contact Heart Heroes to discuss whether this support is right for you. We’d be happy to talk it through and guide you through the referral process.
