By Carolyn Schuetz | DIrector/Treasurer, COANIQUEM BCF
Among the many rehabilitation programs provided free of charge to the child burn victims at the COANIQUEM treatment center in Santiago, Chile, is the opportunity to express themselves through art.
The art activities are also often part of the physical and/or occupational therapy treatments received by the children.
COANIQUEM's philosophy is to provide a holistic approach to the child's recovery -
Necessary medical or surgical treatment as needed
Psychological treatment as needed to help the child adjust to his/her possible limitations and to possible social problems because of disfigurement
Family counseling because the whole family is affected by one child's tragedy. The parents are also advised as to how to prevent additional accidents
Physical and occupational therapy to increase mobility or better use of affected body parts
Continued monitoring of the child's healing through years of physical growth. Some children remain in periodic treatment for as many as 15 years, requiring repeated surgical procedures and counseling as their bodies mature.
Spritual support for those children whose families request it. The Center has a welcoming chapel available for the children and their families.
The holidays provide an opportunity for the children to express their gratitude to those donors who help support their treatment.
Enjoy the attached art and greetings from Eliset and Mirko!
By Carolyn Schuetz | Dir./Treas, COANIQUEM Burned Children Foundation
By Carolyn Schuetz | DIrector/Treasurer, COANIQUEM BCF
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