What is Child Life Services?

In short, Child Life Services works as an integral part of the care team to reduce the stress and anxiety associated with hospitalization. Certified Child Life Specialists provide evidence-based, developmentally appropriate interventions including therapeutic play, preparation and education that reduce fear, anxiety, and pain for infants, children, and youth. Certified Child Life Specialists are educated and trained in the developmental impact of illness and injury. Their role is to help improve patient and family care, satisfaction, and overall experience.

Child Life Services provides a variety of services that not only make the child's hospital stay less stressful, the team also offers a number of creative arts therapies that are integral to the patient's recovery including art therapy, music therapy and yoga therapy.