“Reassuring doesn’t always mean providing solutions. Sometimes, it’s providing support. There are some key tips that can be helpful for supporting patients when they’re ready, when they’re asking, ‘What about my kids?’ Like, what are the things when you leave this hospital that your kids are going to see, hear, or notice? That’s a great place to start,” Kelsey Mora, certified child life specialist, licensed clinical professional counselor, and chief clinical officer at Pickles Group, a national nonprofit organization that provides support and resources to children and teens whose parents have cancer, told Jaime Weimer, MSN, RN, AGCNS-BS, AOCNS®, manager of oncology nursing practice at ONS, during a discussion about how oncology nurses can support young families during a parent’s cancer journey.

Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky speaks with Kelsey Mora. Kelsey is a Certified Child Life Specialist and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who specializes in supporting children and families impacted by medical illness, injury, and grief. She has extensive experience providing individual and group services to children who have a parent with cancer. Kelsey both guides parents and caregivers on how to best support their children and teens as well as creates unique opportunities to help youth make connections, and increase coping and communication throughout a cancer experience. Kelsey works in private practice, is the author of The Dot Method: an interactive tool to teach kids about cancer, and is the Chief Clinical Officer of Pickles Group: a non profit that provides free support and resources to children and teens impacted by their parent’s cancer. On today’s episode, we talk about all aspects of guiding and helping children throughout cancer- this discussion is truly an invaluable resource for anyone with children impacted by cancer.

Ask Dr Jessica episode 128 with Kelsey Mora, a dual certified child life specialist and therapist, discusses her work in supporting children and families facing illness and grief. She shares insights on how to talk to children about cancer diagnoses, emphasizing the importance of using clear and honest language. Kelsey also introduces her book, 'The Dot Method,' which provides a comprehensive guide for children and families navigating cancer. Kelsey's work with the Pickles Group, a nonprofit organization supporting children of adult cancer patients, is also discussed.

Did you know that January is Children Impacted by a Parent's Cancer Month? This awareness month was founded by Kesem in 2018, and our guest has dedicated her career to helping kids. Kelsey Mora, a dual-certified child-life specialist and therapist, is also the author of The Dot Method and the Chief Clinical Officer of Pickles Group. As the daughter of a cancer survivor, Sheena has volunteered with Pickles Group since their start and loves the work that Kelsey and Pickles Group are doing to support kids as they navigate what can be a really challenging journey for a family.

In this episode of The Coping Podcast, host Dr. Leigh Weisz sits down with Kelsey Mora, Owner of Kelsey Mora PLLC and Chief Clinical Officer at Pickles Group, to discuss talking to kids about cancer. They explore practical strategies for breaking down complex medical information, the significance of emotional validation and support, and the role of creative, interactive tools in helping children cope with illness.

Featured in the Motherly Collective, Kelsey writes about how there’s nothing normal about talking to kids about cancer, but unfortunately, it’s rather common. In fact, talking about it can provide kids with a sense of relief that they don’t have to make sense of things on their own.

Kelsey Mora is interviewed as the Chief Clinical Officer at Pickles Group on the topic of helping families parenting in the context of a brain tumor.

”Parents have a lot of concerns, but they want to find ways to love their kids through this hard thing and figure out how to do it thoughtfully,” she says.

Talking to kids about cancer can be one of the hardest things a parent or caregiver faces, but being open and honest is key to helping them cope. In this Q&A, Kelsey connects with Outcomes4Me to share insights on how to navigate these difficult conversations. 

November is National Caregivers Month - a time to honor the strength and dedication of caregivers, especially parents of kids with cancer.

Kelsey Mora put together some strategies to support caregivers on this journey. From helpful resources to self-care tips, we’re here to help every step of the way.