On Belay: Providing connection, support and empowerment to children whose parents have cancer
Abstract
Focus groups with youth and their parents were used in this research study to better understand the impact of the On Belay Program, an adventure-based support group for youth whose parents have cancer. Results demonstrated that challenge course programs reduce isolation in youth by creating a caring community and normalizing the cancer experience. Results also showed the importance of providing a place where the youth, not the parent or the parent’s illness, is the focus. Finally, the feelings of strength and empowerment gained from successfully accomplishing the physical challenges faced in the program were also applied to challenges faced at home.
Department
Social Work
Publication Date
6-19-2013
Journal Title
Journal of Experiential Education
Publisher
SAGE
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Document Type
Article
Recommended Citation
Tucker, A.R., Sugerman, D., & Zelov, R. (2013). On Belay: Providing connection, support and empowerment to children whose parents have cancer. Journal of Experiential Education, 36(2) 93–105. doi: 10.1177/1053825913487889