OVERVIEW
The
bereavement program for children, adolescents, and their
families offers a comprehensive approach to the evaluation
and treatment of bereavement due to loss either from long-term
separation from a loved one or the death of relatives, friends
or other significant individuals, either by illness, accident,
suicide or homicide. Clinicians utilize specific bereavement
psychotherapy and/or medications that are recommended following
assessment and treatment planning for each individual. Children,
adolescents, and their families are referred to appropriate
levels of care.
PROGRAM
FEATURES
- Comprehensive
initial and follow-up evaluation
- Individual
counseling
- Education
about bereavement
- Group
intervention to foster healthy outcome of bereavement
- Psychiatric
follow-up with medication management
- Collaboration
with referring clinicians
- Liaison
with schools and other community services
- Consultation
regarding impending death
- Referral
to intensive psychiatric outpatient, day hospital, or
inpatient services
ADDITIONAL
SERVICES
Coordination
with the Child and Adolescent Outpatient Department, including:
-
Psychological testing
-
Treatment of associated psychiatric disorders
-
Educational assessment and collaboration with committees
on special education
LOCATIONS
The
program is available at two sites:
Weill
Cornell Westchester
21 Bloomingdale Road
White Plains, NY
Payne
Whitney Clinic
525 East 68th Street
New York, NY
FINANCIAL
INFORMATION
Private
pay with sliding scale, managed care plans, and other insurance
INFORMATION
AND REFERRALS:
PHONE:
914-997-5849
FAX: 914-997-8685
CYNTHIA R. PFEFFER, M.D.,
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
