Child Life Services

Provides psychosocial, developmental and educational support to children and families regarding illness and hospitalization.

Supports children and families in the hospital by:

• developing strategies to help adapt to, cope with and adjust to illness or hospitalization
• addressing anxiety or misunderstandings using various strategies (e.g. expressive art, therapeutic or medical play)
• collaborating with families and other healthcare providers in the hospital and community
• teaching children and families what to expect with treatments, illness and hospitalization
• providing safe and fun places to play and learn through normal life experiences and special events
• running play and teen group programs ("The Beach" and the "Teen Room")