World Child Cancer shared on LinkedIn:
“Sometimes, the smallest gestures carry the most important reminders.
At the end of her training workshops, our wonderful Psychosocial Support Advisor, Megan Cruise, gives each participating nurse a small heart to keep in the pocket of their uniform.
It’s a simple gesture, but one with a meaningful message:
‘While nurses are at the heart of caring for others, their own wellbeing matters just as much.’
Earlier this month, Megan brought this message to Nepal, where she led a three-day workshop with nine nurses from Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital and Kanti Children’s Hospital.
She was joined by three brilliant Family Support Officers, Amisha Dhimal, Richa Shakya and Prerana Shakya, alongside Clinical Psychologist Dr. Rampukar Sah, who also delivered modules throughout the training.
For nurses working in childhood cancer care, some of the most challenging moments aren’t necessarily medical. Finding the words to share difficult news, supporting a grieving family or managing the emotions that come with caring for a seriously ill child can all be incredibly difficult.
Throughout the workshop, nurses had the opportunity to speak openly about these experiences, share perspectives and explore practical ways to support both the families in their care and one another.
And perhaps one of the most valuable things to take away from these three days is the reminder that no one has to navigate these experiences alone.
Following World Mental Health Day, we’re sharing a glimpse into this workshop and the thoughtful approach Megan brings to strengthening emotional support in childhood cancer care.
Together, they explored practical approaches to supporting children and families through difficult conversations, bereavement and end-of-life care, while also looking at how to recognize and respond to their own emotional needs.
We’re so grateful to Megan, the family-support officers, and the nurses who took part, bringing their experiences and commitment to providing compassionate care.”
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