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Question
We explored the unique needs of special populations, focusing on chronic illness, rehabilitation, grief, and transitions from hospital to home. Child life specialists play a crucial role in addressing these needs across different healthcare settings. For this discussion, please address the following: 1. Choose One Population or Setting: Select one of the following:
• A child with a chronic illness in a hospital setting • A grieving child and family coping with loss • A child in the emergency department • A child transitioning from hospital to home
1. Identify Psychosocial Needs: Based on your chosen population or setting, identify at least two specific psychosocial needs of the child and/or family. Use examples to illustrate these needs.
2. Propose Child Life Interventions: Describe at least two child life interventions that could address these needs. Be specific-consider activities, therapeutic approaches, or communication techniques that you could use to support the child and family.
3. Reflect on the Role of the Child Life Specialist: Briefly reflect on the unique role of child life specialists in supporting this population or setting. How does our training and approach uniquely position us to meet the psychosocial needs of these children and families?