Dr. Chambers will review the evidence around the importance of children's pain management and provide examples of evidence-based pain management interventions. In addition, this webinar will introduce SKIP and explain SKIP’s role in supporting evidence-based interventions to clinical practice.

This free member webinar will examine the five value drivers of child life services as articulated by the Association of Child Life Professionals’ 2020 statement, “The Value of Certified Child Life Specialists: Direct and Downstream Optimization of Pediatric Patient and Family Outcomes.”

As CCLS we are ethically bound to understand the history of racial oppression in America as well as interrogate whiteness and the connection to healthcare disparities. In so doing, we can take steps to disrupt and dismantle racist systems and strive to be abolitionist CCLS.

Read this Focus article and earn .5 PDUs. This is a free resource for members and $15 for non-members. Once you've read the article, you will need to complete your quiz in order to access the certificate of completion through the professional development platform. Participants should maintain a copy of their certificate of attendance for their records. Suggested Domain: Assessment

Indigenous Perspectives in the Clinical Setting will examine key issues, themes, and practical information intended to better equip Child Life professionals to engage with Indigenous communities and individuals more successfully. This series will be made available to free for all our members and consists of four parts which break down central ideas. Each session is intended to be interactive and engaging. Opportunities to ask questions are encouraged both prior to and after sessions. Information is intended for Child Life professionals in all settings and attendance is encouraged for all members. Indigenous issues impact health facilities all over the United States, from the most rural facilities to large urban children’s hospitals. Each session is useful for all participants at both an interpersonal and programming level, helping to ensure equitable understanding of Indigenous issues and priorities cultivates better understanding within the healthcare setting. DOMAIN: DEI

This intensive course will explore how the combination, or intersection, of multiple identities impacts one’s relationships. Drawing on personal reflection and historical influences, participants will investigate how their identities are connected to their professional roles within child life. Participants will demonstrate an awareness of how intersectional identities appear in the work of child life and use this awareness to take ownership of their actions in practice and elevate the work of families and the multi-disciplinary team. 4 PDUs Domain: DEI (can be categorized in the domain of your choosing) This course is funded by a grant from the Walt Disney Company.

Discover the power of guided imagery, while you experience the wonder of this amazing mind-body tool. Learn practices to use immediately on the job and in your life. Experience the heart-brain connection for stress relief. Ignite your SUPERPOWER for calm. Child Life Professionals will also learn the latest studies on guided imagery and meditation for stress relief, pain, and healing. Find out how the brain and body functions under chronic stress. You will also experience guided imagery that your children and families may use like, “Discovering Your Safe Place,” or “Hot Air Balloon Ride.” Unleash your imagination as you help children and families thrive. 1.0 PDU Suggested Domain: Intervention

2023 Child Life Conference Closing Keynote: Rebekah Taussig

Learn how to utilize several free iPad apps to edit photos and create lasting legacy items during a global pandemic and beyond.

Child life specialists foster trust by communicating with children in a developmentally appropriate way throughout the treatment trajectory. Developmental theory underscores the necessity of trust for communication, yet limited research supports the facilitation of intentional conversations related to diagnosis and prognosis. This presentation will report research findings on child and parent communication preferences, which will empower child life specialists to advocate for honest developmentally appropriate information throughout a patient’s treatment.