Leadership/Faculty/Staff

Ms. Hartford-Todd provides support and education to adult patients with brain tumors and their family members regarding the needs of children and teenagers in the family. Services include:

• Support and education to patients and/or adult family members regarding children's understanding of illness at different ages; talking with children about the illness and treatment in an age appropriate and honest manner; and helping parents determine when a child might benefit from getting ongoing professional counseling in the home community.

• Age appropriate support, education, and activities with children and teens regarding brain tumors; treatments; changes in family life related to the illness experience; emotions related to the serious illness of a family member; and developing positive coping and communication skills about the illness experience

• Support and information related to end of life issues, grief, and referrals to bereavement support services in the home community.

• Information on local Durham resources for family outings, entertainment, child friendly restaurants, etc.