Help with the Difficult Discussion About Cancer. "Long Live the Queen" offers help for both children and adults. The charming children's story is a read-to or middle grade read-alone resource for adults to share when they need to have that difficult, first discussion about facing cancer. It provides optimism and research-based, proven coping strategies. Cancer can affect a person's appearance, daily functioning, outlook on life, and ways of interacting and communicating with loved ones. "Long Live the Queen" empowers children to handle the effects of cancer on a loved one's life by demonstrating positive ways to deal with loss and the changes caused by cancer and its treatment. The adult section offers well-tested guidance and quick resources for parents and other adults who are going through cancer treatment and have young ones to tell about their illness. Families, as well as teachers and mental health professionals, can use this book to inspire positive, open communication with children who have a loved one with cancer. ---------------------- . . . I highly recommend this book to anyone diagnosed with cancer in order to help them, their children and family members deal with such a stressful, lifetime event and challenge. Dr. Patricia Gage is a highly respected psychologist, community leader and most importantly a loving wife and mother who knows first hand how frightening a diagnosis of cancer can be. . . . I hope this wonderful, well written and from the heart book will find a place in the homes, hospitals and institutions of all those who can use it and benefit from its wisdom. -Richard E. LoSardo, M.D., Board Certified General Psychiatry, Board Certified Child & Adolescent Psychiatry --------------------- . . . Written from the perspective of a magical kingdom with a queen, king and others, this book engages the reader with excitement and interest while teaching children and professionals ways to confront, experience, embrace and ultimately overcome the negative emotions that cancer can bring. I am thrilled to recommend this needed read to children, counselors, teachers, and all adults, as our society continues to be so affected by this feared disease. -Paul Nussbaum, Ph.D., ABPP, President of the Brain Health Center, PA ------------------- An important contribution to the literature, written with sensitivity and wisdom. Dr. Gage speaks from the heart of a survivor and a professional. . . . chock-full of advice . . . There are some real gems in here! The valuable, quick sources of information is a gift as well. Long Live the Queen! What a delightful way to help children. -Judith L. Alpert, Professor of Applied Psychology, New York University, former President of Division of Trauma Psychology, American Psychological Association
About the Author: Dr. Patricia Gage began her career as a school psychologist and learning specialist with the Bureau of Cooperative Educational Services in Nassau County, New York. In 1991, she moved to Stuart, Florida, where she was instrumental in developing a number of successful programs for children. While working as a school psychologist for the Martin County School District and later at The Pine School, Dr. Gage enjoyed a busy private practice specializing in psycho-educational evaluations and interventions for students with learning and behavioral issues. Dr. Gage is currently in private practice, in Stuart, Florida, where she specializes in psycho-educational evaluations and interventions for students with learning and behavioral issues. Currently, she is a member of both the National Association of School Psychologists and the American Psychological Association. As the co-founder of Hang In There, a company dedicated to providing resources for busy parents, she has coauthored numerous guides on parenting education, addressing topics such as sleep, potty training, charting a child's development, temper tantrums, anxiety, dealing with loss, fostering optimism, and learning strategies for teens. She is the recipient of the gold 2016 Mom's Choice Award for both "Hang In There Parenting Cards: On-the-Go Guides for Raising Infants & Newborn"s and "On-the-Go Guides for Raising Toddlers." Dr. Gage received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education and Psychology from Hunter College, CUNY, New York. She holds a master's degree in School Psychological Services and a Ph.D. in Child/School Psychology from New York University. Christopher J. Gage is an Assistant State Attorney for Florida's 8th District. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Drexel University and his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. He enjoys learning about new cultures, reading, playing flag football and lacrosse, and most importantly, coaching the University of Florida Mock Trial Team. Marlo Garnsworthy is an Australian-American author, illustrator, editor, science communicator and nature lover. Her published works include fiction and nonfiction, though nonfiction and science are her passion. She recently spent two months living on an icebreaker, sailing from Antarctica through the Southern Ocean on a scientific research cruise. She makes her home in Rhode Island.