Description Instructions Column for the Towne Journal The purpose of this assignment is to analy ...

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Description Instructions Column for the Towne Journal The purpose of this assignment is to analyze child and family’s concept of death and dying. (CLC1a) In addition to your CCLS duties at your local hospital, you also write a Child Life advice column for the Towne Journal. Riley, an 8-year-old, has terminal cancer. Her mother, Mrs. Rainey, is constantly at her side and writes to you with a concern. She and her husband have two other children at home, a 12-year-old and a 4-year-old. Mrs. Rainey asks you for suggestions on how to talk to them about Riley’s imminent death. What suggestions can you provide? Respond to Mrs. Rainey’s letter in the format of a newspaper column. Give her three suggestions for handling this difficult time, keeping in mind the developmental stage of each child, and support these suggestions with evidence from the literature. Also, because parents are often emotionally distant when they lose a child, find a local family bereavement support group the Rainey’s can attend and include the contact information in your article. WRITING RESOURCES The American Psychological Association states, "The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association is the style manual of choice for writers, editors, students, and educators in the social and behavioral sciences. It provides invaluable guidance on all aspects of the writing process, from the ethics of authorship to the word choice that best reduces bias in language. Well-known for its authoritative and easy-to-use reference and citation system, the Publication Manual also offers guidance on choosing the headings, tables, figures, and tone that will result in strong, simple, and elegant scientific communication." The Five-Paragraph Essay: Three Formulas for Writing the Basic Academic Essay APA - APUS epress Please see the grading rubric for information on how your work will be evaluated. HDFS Column for Town Journal Grading Rubric Due on Apr 20, 2025 11:55 PM Attachments Hide Rubrics User generated content is uploaded by users for the purposes of learning and should be used following Studypool's honor code & terms of service.