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 Navigating Autoimmune Diseases as a CCLS with Maddie Bozikis
Certified Child Life Specialist, Jessica Lewin, talks with friend and CCLS, Maddie Bozikis, about her experience navigating autoimmune diseases as a student and professional.
Having battled with autoimmune diseases since high school, Maddie takes us through a profound journey of courage and resilience in the face of persistent health challenges. As Maddie unveils her experiences, we explore the unique hurdles she has encountered while balancing the demanding child life profession and personal health. This episode offers enlightening insights and practical advice on advocating for oneself, particularly in a challenging career environment, making it a must-listen for anyone facing similar struggles.
Delving further, we focus on the heightened stress Maddie underwent while applying for internships as she grappled with her diagnosis of alopecia in college. This discussion underlines the critical importance of maintaining both physical and mental health during high-stress periods. Maddie enlightens us on the intricate dance between autoimmune diseases and mental health, offering practical steps to make the child life profession more inclusive for individuals with physical or mental impairments.
Maddie's journey of managing her autoimmune disease throughout her studies and career is a beacon of hope and inspiration for all those dealing with chronic illness, making this episode an essential listen.
You can follow Maddie on Instagram as @Maddie_bozikis.
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