We understand that medical visits can be challenging, and we’re here to make them a little easier. Our Child Life Specialists are experts at helping patients navigate their healthcare journey with less stress and anxiety.
By offering clear explanations, teaching coping strategies, and providing emotional support, we create a comforting environment that promotes both emotional and developmental well-being. Whether you’re visiting for an outpatient appointment or staying with us longer, we’re here to help every step of the way.
- Preparation: preparing patients for nursing cares, medical procedures, tests, appointments and surgeries.
- Procedural Support: providing support and implementing coping techniques with patients during medical encounters.
- Diagnosis Education: helping patients understand their diagnosis and condition through developmentally appropriate educational interventions
- Therapeutic Play: engaging patients in therapeutic activities and medical play (guided play experiences involving medical equipment focused around health care themes) to facilitate coping and adjustment to hospitalization
- Developmental Play: providing play opportunities that promote optimal growth, development and recovery
- Emotional Support: being a supportive presence for patients and families during the ups and downs of hospitalization.
- Sibling Support: providing education and emotional support for siblings