Children's Health and Illness Recovery Program (CHIRP)

Dr. Bryan Carter is a Professor with the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology, University of Louisville School of Medicine, and the Service Chief of the Pediatric Consultation-Liaison Service to Norton Children's Hospital. He is the primary developer of the CHIRP (Children's Health & Illness Recovery Program) manualized treatment intervention for adolescents and their families coping with the challenges of chronic illness, and co-editor with Kris Kullgren, PhD, of the Clinician Handbook of Pediatric Psychological Consultation in Medical Settings.William G. Kronenberger, PhD, is Professor, Director of the Section of Psychology, and Executive Vice-Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM). He serves as Chief of the Pediatric Psychology Testing Clinic and Co-Chief of the ADHD Clinic at Riley Hospital for Children. He is an author of several tests, including the Learning, Executive, and Attention Author Biography Functioning scale (LEAF), Conduct-Hyperactivity-Attention-Oppositional Behavior Scale (CHAOS), the Pediatric Inpatient Behavior Scale (PIBS), and the Outburst Monitoring Scale (OMS). Eric L. Scott, PhD is a pediatric psychologist and Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Anesthesiology at the University of Michigan Medical School. He directs the MiPAIN (Michigan Pediatric and Adolescent Interdisciplinary Network) program, a comprehensive, interdisciplinary treatment program including physical therapy services, occupational therapy, psychotherapy, art and recreation therapy restoring health to individuals and their families with complex, chronic pain.Christine E. Brady, PhD is an Assistant Professor with the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology at the University of Louisville School of Medicine and the Assistant Chief of the Pediatric Consultation-Liaison Service to Norton Children's Hospital. Dr. Brady also has expertise in transgender

CHIRP is a valuable evidence-based manualized treatment protocol that can benefit both novice and seasoned psychologists seeking to provide quality care to adolescents with a variety of physical illnesses, including those with chronic pain.

• AcknowledgementsIntroduction and Prep Session Chapter 1: Session 1-Stress Identification and Management Chapter 2: Session 2-Problem-Solving Skills Chapter 3: Session 3-Relaxation Skills Chapter 4: Session 4-Thought Challenging Skills Chapter 5: Session 5-Time Management and Prioritization Chapter 6: Session 6-Increasing Teen Independence Chapter 7: Session 7-Assertiveness and Relationships Chapter 8: SESSION 8: Family Roles, Communication, and Support Chapter 9: SESSION 9: Keys to Maintaining Progress Chapter 10: SESSIONS 10-12: Skill Reinforcement and Relapse Prevention APPENDICES Appendix A: Model 504 Letter Appendix B: CHIRP Mastery Rating Scales Appendix C: CHIRP Program Brochure Appendix D: CHIRP Physician Referral Form Appendix E: CHIRP Interdisciplinary Communication Form Appendix F: CHIRP Feedback Form Appendix G: Suggested Assessment Measures Appendix H: Conducting CHIRP in a Group Format Appendix I: CHIRP Group Intake Form Appendix J: CHIRP Outcomes Study Results Appendix K: CHIRP Follow-Up Study Results Appendix L: CHIRP Commitment Form References