Utilizing Simulation for Bereavement Training - 2026 LIGHTNING PASS

This session explores how simulation-based training can increase child life specialists’ confidence and competence in high-stakes scenarios, such as end-of-life care. Presenters will share tools, scenarios, and data used in program development and evaluation, empowering attendees to replicate or adapt simulations for high stakes child life interventions.

Learning Objectives:

• Participants will be able to identify core aspects of adult learning theory and how simulation-based trainings can be an effective tool to meet adult learning needs.
• Participants will be able to describe and utilize provided tools for creating simulation-based training including character development tool and scenario templates.
• Participants will learn 2-3 methods of fostering psychologically safe learning environments including expectation setting, psychosocial debrief methods, and considerations when creating participant cohorts.

Suggested Domain:  Professional Resposibility

Credits: 1.5

Speakers

Michelle Kerns, MS, CCLS - CS Mott Children's Hospital

Emilia Crnjak, MS, CCLS - Chicago Children's Advocacy Center

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