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Child Life Presentation

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

CHILD LIFE

Who We Are & What We Do
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AGENDA

  • Icebreaker & Umbrella Logic
  • Definition & Education
  • The Basics of Child Life
  • The Future of Child Life at RMHT
  • Conclusion & Questions

ICEBREAKER

Child Life Specialists address the psychosocial concerns that accompany health care experiences by promoting optimal child development and minimizing adverse effects.

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EDUCATION

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PLAY

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MEDICAL PLAY

Play that uses medical themes & materials

THERAPEUTIC PLAY

Facilitates expression, coping and mastery

SUPPORT

Emotional, Family and Procedural

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT

Fears, Concerns and Development of Coping Skills

FAMILY SUPPORT

Sibling Support and Family-Centred Care
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PROCEDURAL SUPPORT

Providing Support During Medical Procedures
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NORMALIZATION

Helping To Make This House A Home

FUTURE OF CHILD LIFE

Building the Child Life Program at RMHT
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6 MONTHS - 1 YEAR

  • Intake & Feedback Form
  • 1 0n 1 sessions

1 - 2 YEARS

  • More Child Life coverage
  • Logic: Centre of Excellence
  • Improve staff retention
  • Build the Child Life program
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CHILD LIFE WORKSHOPS

  • Comfort Positions
  • Distraction Tools
  • Sibling Support

CONCLUSION

And Questions!
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