A look at the Child Life Program
In the Pediatric
Hematology/Oncology Unit
The Child Life
Program was developed to help make the hospital experience a more positive
one for children of all ages. Child Life Staff provide emotional and
social support while addressing the child’s concerns and reactions to
hospitalization and illness. Additional support is provided through
distraction and pain
management techniques.
As an integral part of the health care
team, Child Life prepares and educates children prior to surgery, medical
tests and procedures. This is designed to minimize stress, enhance coping
skills and promote an optimal response to medical and therapeutic care.
A
Child Life Specialist can . . .
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Help your child understand
and cope with medical procedures through preparation and education.
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Provide entertaining age
appropriate play opportunities to enhance development, including games,
arts and crafts, movies, or music.
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Address questions and
concerns regarding your child’s developmental progress.
For more information
about the Child Life Program or to request services,please feel free to
contact either of our two outstanding Child Life Specialists:
Rose Mills, BA, CCLS
Allison Singhi, BS,
CCLS
They may be reached
by contacting either the Jonathan Jacques office at (562) 933-8600, or the
Child Life office at (562) 933-8060. Either leave a message or ask that
they be paged,and your call will be returned as soon as possible. |
