Child Centered Play
Who leads a child centered play session?
The Child!
Allowing a child to lead the play session gives back some of the control they may be missing being in the hospital.
T or F? Medical play allows patients to be introduced to and explore medical items in a non-threating way.
True!
Patients can learn about medical tools that they may encounter in a playful and safe way. This allows mastery and control over their environment.
What is considered the universal language of childhood?
Play!
What can often times be hard to explain in words for younger children, can be seen in their play behaviors.
How many CCLS’s does CHAM currently have?
Nine CCLS and 3 open positions!
Bonus: How many Play Room Assistants are a part of the CL program? (100 pt)
Child Centered play helps children gain,
a. A sense of normalcy
b. Control over their environment
c. Opportunity for fun
d. All of the above
D!
Medical play can be used to
a. Help children prepare for upcoming procedures and process past medical experiences
b. Help normalize the hospital experience
c. Help patients express their feelings about their care
d. All of the above
D!
T or F? Child Life Specialist can help regulate big emotions in children through therapeutic play opportunities.
True!
Therapeutic play is intentional and goal oriented.
Which areas of CHAM can you find a Child Life Specialist?
Inpatient units + ED, R3/R4, Day, and Cardiac
How does being in the playroom benefit a child in the hospital?
Getting to interact with other children can be extremely beneficial for a child's social, emotional, and physical wellbeing.
What kind of tools does a Child Life Specialist use to initiate a medical play session?
a. Real medical equipment
b. Pretend play doctor kits
c. Combination of both
d. Neither
Although what a CCLS decides to use depends on their assessment of the child, it is often times a combination of the two.
Therapeutic play opportunities provide
a. A space for patients to process their emotions
b. A space for patients to express their feeling in a safe space
c. Child life specialist a chance to identify possible stressors for a patient
d. All of the above
D
What is the main difference between a CCLS and a PRA?
PRA's focus on providing bedside and playroom based rec opportunities.
CCLS are clinically trained to assess and support their patients through their hospitalization.