Main description:

Youth with chronic illness, particularly when accompanied by debilitating, painful and/or fatiguing symptoms, face challenges that may prove disruptive to their normal physical, psychological and social developmental trajectories. Derived from six decades of combined experience from authors, Bryan D. Carter, William G. Kronenberger, Eric L. Scott, and Christine E. Brady, The Children's Health and Illness Recovery Program (CHIRP) is an interdisciplinary cognitive
behavioral and family systems-based treatment program designed to maximize the independent functioning of teens with chronic illness.

The CHIRP Clinician Guide is a detailed outline for implementing this manualized treatment protocol over the course of twelve sessions and provides clear guidance as to the philosophy, pragmatics and art of working with this challenging pediatric population. Designed to accompany the CHIRP Teen and Family Workbook, The Clinician Guide equips practitioners with specific assessment measures and the tools needed to establish a collaborative treatment team approach that
incorporates the skills of the CHIRP clinician, primary care and specialty physicians, and the various other healthcare (e.g., physical therapists, occupational therapists, etc.) and educational professionals critical to the successful management and treatment of these youth.

Contents:

Acknowledgements
Introduction and Prep Session

Chapter 1: Session 1-Stress Identification and Management

Chapter 2: Session 2-Problem-Solving Skills

Chapter 3: Session 3-Relaxation Skills

Chapter 4: Session 4-Thought Challenging Skills

Chapter 5: Session 5-Time Management and Prioritization

Chapter 6: Session 6-Increasing Teen Independence

Chapter 7: Session 7-Assertiveness and Relationships

Chapter 8: SESSION 8: Family Roles, Communication, and Support

Chapter 9: SESSION 9: Keys to Maintaining Progress

Chapter 10: SESSIONS 10-12: Skill Reinforcement and Relapse Prevention

APPENDICES

Appendix A: Model 504 Letter

Appendix B: CHIRP Mastery Rating Scales

Appendix C: CHIRP Program Brochure

Appendix D: CHIRP Physician Referral Form

Appendix E: CHIRP Interdisciplinary Communication Form

Appendix F: CHIRP Feedback Form

Appendix G: Suggested Assessment Measures

Appendix H: Conducting CHIRP in a Group Format

Appendix I: CHIRP Group Intake Form

Appendix J: CHIRP Outcomes Study Results

Appendix K: CHIRP Follow-Up Study Results

Appendix L: CHIRP Commitment Form

References