The Dot Method – an interactive tool to teach kids about cancer

The Dot Method is an interactive children’s workbook that guides adults in helping to teach kids about cancer. The Dot Method is for children impacted by any cancer relationship including themself, a sibling, or another friend or relative.

Using simple visuals, honest language, and a workbook format, The Dot Method helps untangle medical jargon and unfamiliar scenarios and present them in a way that makes sense to children and young adults. The workbook allows for different types of cancers, treatments, and outcomes to be expressed.

The workbook written by a dual-certified child life specialist and licensed clinical professional counselor includes: a how to guide for caregivers and a glossary of child-friendly definitions of cancer terms. It teaches about cancer cells, treatment, side effects, as well as helps children identify feelings, their support system, and coping strategies.

Kelsey Mora is a dual certified child life specialist and licensed clinical professional counselor practicing in the Chicagoland area and available nationwide for consultation. Ms. Mora is specifically trained not only to support children and adolescents individually, but also to guide caregivers on how to deliver difficult news to their children.