How can child life support your family?
Parentcast: Season 1, Episode 11 | 28 min
About this Video
Did you know there is a dedicated team within some hospitals whose sole mission is to make the experience the best it can be for your family? Join host Dr. Jennifer Arnold in a conversation with Caitlin McGowan, a member of Boston Children’s Child Life Services Department.
About this Episode
In this episode, they delve into the invaluable support provided by child life specialists, addressing key questions such as:
- How do child life specialists identify ways to make the hospital experience easier for patient families?
- What innovative tools and therapies do child life specialists use?
- What techniques do child life specialists use to alleviate stress for young patients?
- How do child life specialists help educate families?
- How do child life specialists tailor their methods based on the age of the child?
- How do child life specialists help parents and healthcare providers have challenging conversations?
The Child Life Services team is a versatile group that uses play, music, creative arts, and technology to help patients and families adjust to and understand health care. Tune in and discover how they're dedicated to making your entire family's health care journey more manageable.
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Jennifer Arnold, MD, MSc
Medical Director, Skeletal Health Center; Executive Program Director, Immersive Design Systems
