Do you currently work in Child Life? If so, tell us about your current position. If not, tell us about your Child Life history. I am a Certified Child Life Specialist, Therapeutic Recreation Specialist and certified in Public Health in Jacksonville, Florida. I have worked at Community Hospice & Palliative Care since graduation from University […]
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Children’s Disaster Services (CDS) is our partner with opportunities at both the local and national level for both Certified Child Life Specialists and child life students. CDS opportunities require you to become a Certified Volunteer through their CDS training. Once a Certified CDS Volunteer you are eligible to deploy to national and local disasters when
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Camp Noah is a nationally recognized preparedness and resiliency day camp offered to elementary age children in communities impacted by a disaster or crisis. Child Life Disaster Relief is partnered with Camp Noah, and offers Certified Child Life Specialists and child life students the opportunity to get involved in camp this summer. To learn more
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As flood waters are rising throughout the midwest, we would like to put out a reminder that these waters can be dangerous, often more so sitting still. Child Life Disaster Relief is a big fan of play. It’s powerful, healing, and beautiful. Seeing little ones play in flood water however is less so. In Missouri
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Have you ever heard of Adverse Childhood Experiences, otherwise known as ACEs? ACEs were first highlighted in 1995 in a groundbreaking research study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Kaiser Permanente. This study showed that children under the age of 18 who have been exposed to traumatic or stressful
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Do you currently work in Child Life? If so, tell us about your current position. If not, tell us about your Child Life history. In my current role, I am the Children’s Group Coordinator at The Elizabeth Hospice. Within this role, I am able to use my transferable child life skills to provide bereavement support
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It’s only May and already there has been such destruction from tornadoes and floods throughout the Midwest, and unfortunately will be continuing through next week. Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, and Iowa are just some of the areas that have been largely affected. Hundreds of tornados have ravished through the areas and at least nine people confirmed
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Many people have heard the saying “it takes a village” when it comes to raising a family. For many families, that “village” provides support, guidance, resources, ideas, and respite, and can include anyone from neighbors, to relatives, to friends, and others whom they see fit for the job. Teachers play a large role in that
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Snag one of our newly added shirts in a beautiful Heather Blue! Deadline to order is May 18th, shirts will be shipped June 1st. Get them while you can! To order visit: https://childlifedisas.wpengine.com/shop-cldr/ All proceeds directly support our mission.
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Do you currently work in Child Life? If so, tell us about your current position. If not, tell us about your Child Life history. I am currently a full time Certified Child Life Specialist at Children’s Hospital of Michigan located in Detroit. Some of my time is spent conducting research in our Radiology Department while
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