This panel-style presentation will review common wonders and worries for children and youth in healthcare from a development and psychosocial perspective. Case examples and panel discussion will be utilized to present strategies to identify and address these common issues in everyday practice to enhance children's understanding and coping with healthcare experiences.Panelists:
Cassie Camara, BA (Hons), CLSt. Dipl, CCLS Heather Hardy, MSc, CCLS
Lyndsey Pickering, BScH, BEd, CLSt. Dipl, CCLS
Nate Seroski, BA, CLSt. Dipl, CCLS
Panel Moderators:
Allison Sohanlal, MSc, CCLS
Sarah Patterson, MSc, CCLS
Short Bio’s:
Allison Sohanlal is a Certified Child Life Specialist, Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics & Clinical Education Coordinator in the MSc Child Life and Psychosocial Care program
Cassie Camara is a Certified Child Life Specialist working in Pediatric Medical Day Care Unit at McMaster Children’s.
Heather Hardy is a Certified Child Life Specialist currently working at McMaster Children’s Hospital in the ear, nose and throat clinic in addition to her role at London Children’s Hospital where she works in the emergency department and with the pediatric pain team.
Lyndsey Pickering is a Certified Child Life Specialist working in the 3C Medicine Inpatient Unit at McMaster Children’s Hospital
Nate Seroski is a Certified Child Life Specialist working in the outpatient hematology/oncology clinic at McMaster Children’s Hospital
Sarah Patterson is a Certified Child Life Specialist, Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, & Curriculum Coordinator of the MSc Child Life & Pediatric Psychosocial Care Program, McMaster University.
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