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 Child Life as a Second Career with Samantha Krawiec
Certified Child Life Specialist, Jessica Lewin, talks with friend and CCLS, Samantha Krawiec, about what her experience transitioning from teacher to child life specialist.
From managing a classroom to navigating the hospital environment, Samantha's journey from a burnt-out kindergarten and third-grade teacher to a fulfilled child life specialist is sure to inspire you.
Samantha shares her experiences, describing a typical day in her new role, where she works in two distinct units (ED and Psychiatric Unit) in a hospital lacking a child life department. She touches on the parallels between teaching and child life, demonstrating how her teaching skills have become invaluable assets in her current profession.
Samantha encourages those contemplating a career in child life to take the leap and trust the process. She explains how the most profound part of her journey isn't the change in career, but the deep connections she has forged with her patients. You'll discover through Samantha's journey the power of perseverance and the joy of landing your dream job. Tune in for an episode brimming with resilience, determination, and invaluable life lessons.
You can follow Samantha on Instagram as @sammmy_cakes
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