Child Life: Tricks of the Trade

This webinar will provide tips to help interprofessional staff working with pediatric patients aged 0-18 years.  Topics will include communication strategies, supporting patients during medical procedures, how to utilize distraction tools and encouraging helpful involvement of caregivers.

Recorded Webinars:

• Child Life: Tricks of the Trade

Resources

• Child Life: Tricks of the Trade PPT

• Comfort Positions Guide

• Mindfulness and Relaxation Resources

  • Stay Grounded Using Your 5 Sense

  • Calm Breathing Exercises

  • Deep Breathing Activities

  • Mindfulness Exercises for Children

  • Quick Mental Vacation Activity

  • Relaxation Exercises for Children

• Preparing for Surgery

  • Helpful Tips for Preparing Your Child for Surgery (Aged 3-12)

  • Helpful Language for Preparing Your Child for Surgery

  • Child Friendly Language For Discussion Procedures

  • Visual Schedule for Coming to the Hospital

  • Printables for Visual Schedule

  • Pediatric Goal Worksheet

  • All About Me: A printable activity for children

  • Books for Children to read in preparation for a hospital visit

• Procedure Tip Sheets

  • 10 Tips and Tricks for Coping with Injections

  • Strategies for working with Children for Needle Poke Procedures

  • Strategies for Pill Swallowing

  • Printable Sticker Reward Chart