Optimism is an asset enhancing your child life practice. During this session, participants will explore how the power of optimism can transform their work by using play to support children. Optimism can be used as a reflective practice sparking joy and a positive approach working with coworkers.

Suggested Domain: Professional Responsibility, Intervention, DEI
Credits: 1.0 PDU
Learning Objective(s):

    By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to differentiate between optimism and toxic positivity.
    By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to learn how to utilize the power of optimism in their child life practice.
    By the end of this presentation. participants will be able to recognize the importance of parallel processes in working with colleagues.

Please note: All series content and its related certificates will expire on 5/1/2028 regardless of when it is purchased, accessed, or completed. At that point, contents will no longer be available in any form, including as an archive or as a PDU certificate. It is the responsibility of the learner to complete the contents and download and save the certificates for their records before 5/1/2028.

This session will discuss the benefits of utilizing humor to promote resiliency as a practitioner. It will also explore using humor as a tool with patients, fellow staff members, and students.

Suggested Domain: Intervention; Professional Responsibility
Credits: 1.0 PDU
Learning Objective(s):
By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:

    Define “humor” and explain the styles/theories of humor
    Describe the benefits of humor in clinical teaching
    Describe the benefits of humor with pediatric patients
    Describe the benefits of humor to caregivers
    Explain cultural considerations in regards to humor styles

Please note: All series content and its related certificates will expire on 5/1/2028 regardless of when it is purchased, accessed, or completed. At that point, contents will no longer be available in any form, including as an archive or as a PDU certificate. It is the responsibility of the learner to complete the contents and download and save the certificates for their records before 5/1/2028.

This session will present an interdisciplinary team's method to reduce burnout. Research shows employee and patient satisfaction are negatively impacted by the burnout of staff. A comprehensive plan was developed to improve morale utilizing a multimodal yearlong approach.

Suggested Domain: Professional Responsibility, Intervention, DEI
Credits: 1.0 PDU
Learning Objective(s):
By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:

    Identify interventions that contributed to a decrease in staff burnout.
    Identify staff-driven strategies that enhance morale and foster engagement.
    Recognize the positive impact of staff well-being on retention and patient satisfaction.

Please note: All series content and its related certificates will expire on 5/1/2028 regardless of when it is purchased, accessed, or completed. At that point, contents will no longer be available in any form, including as an archive or as a PDU certificate. It is the responsibility of the learner to complete the contents and download and save the certificates for their records before 5/1/2028.

This session will explore key insights that guide our psychosocial care of families living with serious illness, uncertainty, and grief. Lessons learned in practice in the hospital and community will be extended and applied to our own roles, expectations, and experiences as child life specialists.

Suggested Domain: Professional Responsibility, Intervention, Ethics
Credits: 1.0 PDU

Learning Objective(s):

    Recognize how societal and medical expectations affect caregiving and contribute to feelings of inadequacy and grief.
    Learn to move from a mindset of fixing to one of accompanying and supporting families through their experiences.
    Gain practical tools for navigating different types of uncertainty and providing comfort through presence.
    Recognize the importance of showing vulnerability and seeking support to enhance personal well-being and caregiving effectiveness.
    Integrate lessons learned from palliative care principles into daily practice to improve the quality of care and support provided to families.

Please note: All series content and its related certificates will expire on 5/1/2028 regardless of when it is purchased, accessed, or completed. At that point, contents will no longer be available in any form, including as an archive or as a PDU certificate. It is the responsibility of the learner to complete the contents and download and save the certificates for their records before 5/1/2028.