Child Life
Celebrating over 40 years, the Child Life Department at Children’s Health℠ continues to work alongside the medical staff to ensure a positive experience for our patients and families. Our goals align with the needs of those we work with daily in the hope of making life better for children.
There are over 60 staff members in the Child Life Department, which includes a number of different disciplines, including child life specialists, child life assistants, music therapists, and the Therapeutic Arts Program.
The Pet Therapy Program is a new addition to Children’s Health. We are grateful to Petsmart Charities for helping to make the Paws for Hope Program a success.
Child Life Assistants
Our child life assistants manage our playrooms and also provide individual playroom sessions at the patient bedside
Child Life Specialists
Trained professionals provide patients with emotional support, diagnosis education and preparation for difficult procedures
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Music Therapy
Board-certified music therapists use a variety of musical expression to support children throughout their hospitalization
Pet-Assisted Therapy
Our therapy dogs provide comfort to patients who are coping with an unfamiliar environment or challenging situation
Playrooms
Our hospitals have several playrooms, convenient to the families and appropriate to various age groups
Teddy Bear Clinic
Teddy bears go through mock hospital experiences with the goal of helping patients learn positive coping methods
Therapeutic Arts Program
Music, laughter, and expressive art help to promote a healing environment and relieve stress for families
Training Opportunities
Find out more about careers in child life and music therapy, and learn more about other training opportunities