Les frères des enfants atteints d'une maladie neurologique chronique : difficultés et besoins émotionnels

These data stress the importance that must be given to emotional problems of handicapped children's brothers. Very often these children aren't able to express these problems, because either the parents'; mental space is full of fears for the sick child's prognosis and care, and their « free » time is filled with hospitalisations, check-ups and rehabilitation. Our experience shows that giving attention and space for thoughts encourages emotional and relational movements, with a transforming value that leads to enhanced integration of emotional experiences.