Child Life Wild Life
Jessica Lewin, CCLS & The Child Life Mentor, sits down with Certified Child Life Specialists, students, and professionals to talk about topics surrounding the field of child life. Come and gain tangible next steps and confidence as you learn how to use your child life skills, protect your mental health, and glean inspiration, hope, and ideas. I'm so happy you're here!
Child Life Wild Life
The Wild Life of Labor and Delivery with Aimee Karas
Certified Child Life Specialist, Jessica Lewin, talks with friend and CCLS, Aimee Karas, about her experience working in labor and delivery and an outpatient fetal center.
Ever wonder what it's like to be a child life specialist in an environment dominated by adults? Aimee details her journey, from working in inpatient hematology/oncology, radiology, and postpartum to the creation of new child life roles that better serve patients. She generously shares insights on grief and bereavement in labor and delivery/postpartum, and her essential role as part of the psychosocial team.
She talks beautifully about how she customizes child life principles to effectively serve an adult population. She uses medical play and education to clarify procedures using actual medical equipment right at bedside for the parents/caregivers.
Experience her journey as she supports families from the fetal center to the NICU, providing a familiar and comforting presence throughout their hospital journey.
In wrapping up this enlightening episode, Aimee provides invaluable advice for those aspiring to advance in the child life profession. Tune in and be inspired by her journey, her dedication, and her unwavering commitment to provide comprehensive care to her patients.
You can follow Aimee at @aimsnoelle on Instagram.
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