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Certified Child Life Specialists provide evidence-based, developmentally appropriate interventions including therapeutic play, preparation and education that reduce fear, anxiety, and pain for children and youth.

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Join us online May 18-22. Access content for 1 year.
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Premiere Issue - March 17
Don't miss this must-read new resource: The Journal of Child Life
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New Research Report
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Winter 2020
Read about the importance of pronouns, child life in Taiwan, and more.
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Member Spotlight

Katie Glass 

Meredith Cooper, MA, CCLS, LPC
&
Melissa Hicks, MS, CCLS, LPC, RPT-S

 

Meredith and Melissa noticed a gap in child life services and founded a non-profit that provides free professional support for children and teens during a parent's serious illness.



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Child Life Calendar

Apr
14

The Beryl Institute Webinar - Psychological First Aid: Managing Emotional Challenges in this Unprecedented Time

Apr
20

The Beryl Institute Patient Experience Conference

Apr
27

Annual Association of Pediatric Oncology Social Work Conference

May
21

Child Life Virtual Conference

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