Navigating chronic pain is a key part of living with sickle cell disease. For clinicians and caregivers, helping children and adolescents understand their pain is an essential step toward empowering them to manage it effectively. This handout, “Understanding Your Pain,” provides a straightforward way to explain the difference between acute and chronic pain and equips …
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In my work, I have found that many kids don’t actually know why sleep is important. Often only get told that it’s necessary. When they learn about the real benefits of sleep in simple, concrete terms, it can be surprisingly motivating and empowering.
Pain can be a complex and overwhelming experience, especially for children and adolescents. The way we think, feel, and act can all influence our perception of pain. The Gate Control Theory of Pain offers a helpful metaphor to explain this relationship, making it a powerful tool for clinicians to use with young patients. This handout, …