So, you guys. Remember when I said yesterday that I wasn’t completely convinced that leaving lots of responsibilities to come here so quickly was the smartest decision? Well, I’ve changed my mind. Today was incredible. I want to tell you all the details and reasons why, but security and privacy for the families here on […]
Day 2: I’ve Changed My Mind Read More »
Today was a long day of travel, and layovers, and mechanical issues on planes, and trying to wrap up details for an all-of-a-sudden week away that I’m not totally convinced I should have taken. But my child life team and boss are amazingly supportive. They have made some real sacrifices to help me be here,
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of his horrific event and those providing aid, relief, and comfort. We are especially thinking of the children affected everywhere and the child life specialists in the area. Here is one helpful resource: Talking to Children about the Shooting.
I am very fortunate to be involved in the partnership of Child Life Disaster Relief (CLDR) and Children’s Disaster Services (CDS). As a certified child life specialist with CLDR, I trained as a local Red Cross volunteer. I am on the call list of the Red Cross mental health team. I have supported at a
Gail in Monroe, Louisiana Read More »
Our partner, Children’s Disaster Services (CDS), was asked to deploy volunteers starting Dec. 26th to Oregon City in response to the landslides in Oregon and Washington. Child Life Disaster Relief would love to send you next time especially to offer aid in your local areas – if you are interested in learning more please contact us
Deployment Alert: Oregon Landslides Read More »
I’m really glad I went and it was so evident how impactful my child life education and skills were. My team was made up of wonderful retired elementary teachers, special education teachers, preschool teachers, etc. I could see how the education and experience in critical settings that we get as Child Life Specialists was unmatched
California Wildfires September 2015 Read More »
Cincinnati Local Response- Starting with a Sticker Box Full of Toys Over the last year, we have established a team of child life specialists in the Cincinnati area as a part of the Red Cross Mental Health volunteer team. We will be called for any local incidents (flooding, house fires, shootings, etc.) where there are
Cincinnati Local Response 2014 Read More »