Art About Cancer
A Therapeutic Art Workbook for
School -Aged Children of Cancer Patients
How do I talk to children about cancer?
How do I help them cope with strong emotions?
When a parent or caregiver is diagnosed with cancer, they are forced to navigate a complex medical diagnosis while supporting their child’s emotional well-being.
Art About Cancer provides compassionate, practical, research-supported strategies to answer questions and talk about feelings from the initial cancer conversation and beyond.
Written by an author with over a decade of experience in parent education, including leading oncology family programming, this workbook empowers parents and caregivers to become the expert in their child’s emotional well-being.
Art about Cancer is designed for children ages 6 - 12.
Inside this therapeutic art workbook, you will discover:
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Parent Education & Communication Guidance: Research-supported, age-appropriate talking plan to explain cancer, treatment, and changes.
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Sample Conversation Script: A full script demonstrating how to implement the highlighted communication strategies.
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Curriculum-Style Art Prompts: Written in a curriculum-based format, each art prompt includes clear instructions, an introductory script, and a follow-up script to strengthen learning.
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5 Emotional Exploration Prompts: Art exercises that allow children to explore, identify, and express strong feelings.
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4 Communication Prompts: Fun, art-based conversation starters that foster open communication and a safe space to share thoughts and feelings.
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4 Family Resilience Prompts: Meaningful, shared projects designed to strengthen family connection and create moments of joy amidst challenges.
Whether you are newly diagnosed, currently in treatment, or supporting a loved one through a cancer diagnosis, you do not have to navigate this journey alone. Art About Cancer gives your family the guidance, professional insight, and creative tools you need to build open communication, emotional coping, and joyful connection.