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Painful medical procedures are difficult to cope with. As a Certified Child Life Specialist, my role is to prepare children for new experiences while providing a coping plan. I had the opportunity to support my own son for a routine blood test this week. He was quite nervous when his pediatrician mentioned it and I […]
Feelings Parking Lot - one side are feelings that a child identifies. The other is coping skills. Incorporate play by assigning cars, having the cars tell stories about the feelings, etc. (Show)
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What is a child life specialist? So glad you asked! It’s a question that everyone interested in improving kids’ medical experiences should be asking.
March is Child Life Month, a month where hospitals around the world have the opportunity to celebrate child life specialists and the Child Life profession through education and raising awareness. Here are 10 ways you can kickstart your Child Life Month celebrations!
I remember feeling nervous a lot during my practicum and internship because I feared not knowing exactly what to do in any given situation – what if I prep a 6-year-old for a CT Scan and they…
A day in the life of a child life specialist.
Spread the word: 152 Shares Facebook Twitter Email More Sometimes it’s hard to know what to say to kids who worry, especially when they are overwhelmed in the moment. Well-meaning adults who just want to erase the worry for kids may say some phrases that aren’t so helpful and don’t empower kids to tune in to their bodies. To help a kid who is worried, try these helpful, empowering phrases: What to Say to Help a Kid Who is Worried: […]
