NOV. 09': Groups for siblings of children with Down syndrome
Cristina Gallart i Valls
Psychologist, Down Medical Centre (CMD) and Therapeutic Care Service
(SAT) at the Fundació Catalana Síndrome de Down
Barcelona (Spain)
Correspondence: psicologia@fcsd.org
Abstract
This article is an exploration of accounts given to us by children who have siblings with Down syndrome. At regular get-togethers organised by the FCSD these children are afforded an opportunit to discuss and share their experience of having a brother or sister with a disability.
The article examines the aims and dynamic of these groups and exemplifies the feelings expressed by the children. We shall endeavour to understand and attach meaning to their experiences and emotions by referring to quotes taken from various
sessions.
Keywords. Siblings with Down syndrome. Groups for children. Meeting space. Fraternal relationship. Feelings expressed.
Psychologist, Down Medical Centre (CMD) and Therapeutic Care Service
(SAT) at the Fundació Catalana Síndrome de Down
Barcelona (Spain)
Correspondence: psicologia@fcsd.org
Abstract
This article is an exploration of accounts given to us by children who have siblings with Down syndrome. At regular get-togethers organised by the FCSD these children are afforded an opportunit to discuss and share their experience of having a brother or sister with a disability.
The article examines the aims and dynamic of these groups and exemplifies the feelings expressed by the children. We shall endeavour to understand and attach meaning to their experiences and emotions by referring to quotes taken from various
sessions.
Keywords. Siblings with Down syndrome. Groups for children. Meeting space. Fraternal relationship. Feelings expressed.
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