Preventing and Treating Homesickness - 09/08/11
, Edward A. Walton, MD, FAAP bAbstract |
Homesickness is a normative pathology that ranges from benign to severe. It is defined as the distress or impairment caused by an actual or anticipated separation from home and attachment objects. Symptoms of homesickness, including preoccupying thoughts of home, can be predicted, prevented, and treated. This article summarizes the latest clinical research and practice surrounding homesickness in children and adolescents. Equipped with this knowledge, health care providers can train and consult with summer camp directors and staff to properly prepare and treat new and returning campers.
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| Dr. Thurber is a paid consultant to the American Camp Association. He is also the volunteer chair of the ACA’s Committee for the Advancement of Research and Evaluation. Portions of this article are reprinted with permission, from Thurber CA, Walton E. Preventing and treating homesickness. Pediatrics 2007;119:192–201. Copyright © 2007 by the American Academy of Pediatrics. |
Vol 16 - N° 4
P. 843-858 - octobre 2007 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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