Sometimes we all need a helping paw! 🐾 #FacilityDog, Jellybean, often works with Beckham during his physical therapy sessions and visits during his dialysis treatments. So cute! 💙

Co-creating board games with my patients is a great way to work on goals and help kids acknowledge areas they need to work on in their coping and medical experiences #childlife #boardgames #creativity #play #ccls #games #goals

“Child life: We make healing look like child’s play.” 💕🩺🥳 #throwbackthursday #standishfoundation #sf4c #childlife #childlifespecialist #childlifestudent #childrenshospital #childrenshealth #playtherapy #playtherapist

🐾🏢 Bring Your Dog to Work Day is a little different when the pup has a job of their own! Meet Dorian and Lemon, our incredible Child Life Facility Dogs. #bringyourdogtoworkday 🧵 ALERT (1/5)

Unlike regular furry friends, Dorian and Lemon are professionally trained to work in healthcare settings, becoming partners to our clinical staff 🐕🏥 #ChildLifeServices #FacilityDogs (2/5)

Working alongside their dedicated Certified Child Life Specialists, Erika and Sarah, Dorian and Lemon are full-time employees at our hospital. (3/5)

Their presence brings joy and relief, helping patients and families navigate difficult times. 🌟 #ChildLife (4/5)

Learn more about the incredible work of Dorian and Lemon in our Child Life Services: leehealth.org/our-services/c… #GoGolisano #Dogs (5/5)

3 easy-to-memorize affirmations for hospitalized children 🧸💜 #encouragekids #childlife #childlifespecialist #childrenshospital #childrenshealth #helpchildren #affirmationsforkids #kidsaffirmations #affirmations #kidsmentalhealth #globalhealth

Today was a home run for these kids and nurses! ⚾ Third baseman @nick3lopez paid a visit to patients Riley and Kyler, some of our staff, and even #FacilityDog Jellybean! It truly brightened their day. Thanks for “swinging” by! 👑💙

Awesome opportunity in Arkansas #ChildLifeSpecialists! 🐶

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Celebrating an amazing year since our launch at Akron Children's! 🎉 In that time, Super Rewards expanded to the entire hospital and they've recently introduced our Super Path to Super Duper Better, both to the benefit of countless patients. Here's to an exciting future ahead! 🌟

July is #MinorityMentalHealth Month. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or substance use, help is available in English, Spanish, and other languages . 💜 Help yourself & share to help others samhsa.gov/find-help

Safety, compassion, and comfort are at the heart of child life practices. 💕🩺🧸 #encouragekids #childlife #childlifespecialist #childrenshealth #childrenshospital #helpchildren #helpachild #childreninneed #playtherapy

More co-created board game fun with a teen patient this week! We included tasks she needs to work on, honored her achievements and added cool activity squares #childlife #games #play #boardgames #teens #Creative

Save and share these extra certifications and trainings you can implement into your child life practice. 🩺🧸💕 Whether it’s learning ASL or becoming a bereavement coach, every step of professional development will help you serve even more sick children in need.

Thank you Valero for the generosity that has made the COPE pain and comfort delirium kits possible. We are proud to see University Health employees sharing compassionate ideas at the #ChildLife Conference ACLP!

I feel so privileged to work with the ACLP the staff, board and membership.