I recently was offered a job as a Child Life Specialist. Don't worry, I won't be leaving my kids for a job. I am in a supplemental role so I will only be filling in when needed. This is a dream I have been working for since 2000. It has been a long haul!!!
So for those of you who have never heard of a child life specialist here is just a breif description of just a part of what I do:
"A hospital can be a scary place. Helping kids cope with stress and uncertainty is what child life specialists do best. They assess needs and explain what is about to happen, using age-appropriate language and medical play. They calm fearful patients with relaxation and distraction techniques. Soon that scary place isn't so scary anymore."
If you want more information, I have plenty and I could talk your ear off- I have a lot of passion for what I do.
14 comments:
That's great Michal! Sounds like the perfect job!
I am so excited for you:) I can't wait to hear about your experiences there... I should have gone to school for that. You have such a big heart and are going to be wonderful!
So cool. I'm excited for you!!!
That's terrific! I met another Child Life Specialist through a mom's group I attend here, and she was pleased when I told her I knew of someone else who was one as well (you). What a wonderful opportunity to use your skills and be a blessing to children and helping them feel comfortable during their hospital stay.
That's awesome! I hope you love it!
Yay Michal! I'm so glad for you, especially with the way the job industry has been the last little while across the nation! Congrats!
cool michal! that rocks! i remember you doing intern hours at the hospital ages ago in provo. glad it finally paid off for you. :)
Glad you are finally getting to be a Child Life Specialist. That will be great to have the experience and help if you ever pursue it full time when the kids are grown up. How often will you likely be working and what hours?
That is soOOOoo wonderful! What a neat job! And it will help you be a better mother as you encounter different types of kids. I can't believe you find time - you are an inspiration to me =)
Congrats!! I know I look forward to the day when I get to go back to my OTHER passion of teaching! Sounds like a fun job!
This sounds so exciting Michal!
That is so cool! Congrats!
Is everyone okay? It sounded like someone got hurt when I talked to you.
Congrats on your new job, that sounds like a really neat thing to do and I can picture you doing it and being great!!!
Hey there! Ollie and I are really enjoying looking at pictures of Ashlyn and Dylan (for some reason Corbin is sort of off his radar, sorry buddy). He says that Dylan and Ashlyn are "good popsicle men" meaning they are guys who like to eat popsicles. I keep reminding him that Ashlyn is a girl.
Congrats on this job. I think it will really be a blessing to your family. I think it is so important that your kids see you are making a difference in the world outside your home.
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