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Capturing the Emotional Experience of School Professionals Educating Children with Cancer

by Ruth Rechis, PhD

Released: August 12, 2011
Presented: June 09, 2011

Abstract

Students who have been diagnosed with cancer and who return to school more quickly are less likely to fall as far behind academically and are more likely to be reintegrated readily into the school social environment. For students to return to school successfully, a team of support may be required that should include school professionals. Traditionally, school professionals have received very little training on how to help students with cancer return to the school environment. Further, working with students diagnosed with cancer can be an intense emotional experience for school professionals. The present study explored the cognition, motivation, and emotion of school professionals working with students with cancer during the school re-entry process. Surveys were conducted before and after a workshop. Additionally, case studies were conducted to explore participants’ emotional experience as it related to helping students to return to and reintegrate into the classroom environment. Results of this study will be shared during this presentation.





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About the presenter(s)

Ruth Rechis, PhD

  • Director
    Evaluation & Research
    Web Page
    Lance Armstrong Foundation
  • Ruth Rechis is director of evaluation and research at LIVESTRONG, a cancer advocacy organization founded by Lance Armstrong. During her five-years at LIVESTRONG, she has worked to establish an office of Evaluation and Research and helped to design, implement, and evaluate programs and resources for people affected by cancer, including LIVESTRONG at School. In her current role, Dr. Rechis and her team conduct intramural research, oversee extramural research projects, and develop and implement strategic yearly evaluation plans. She is also the principal investigator on the LIVESTRONG Survey for Post-Treatment Cancer Survivors, a comprehensive survey assessing the experience of cancer survivors after treatment ends. As a cancer survivor, she also has a personal connection to the mission of LIVESTRONG. Dr. Rechis earned her doctorate in educational psychology from the University of Texas at Austin.
  • Last Updated: 19 Sep 2011


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