#bibliotherapy

Bonding over books

There is much positive press on the beneficial effects that reading to children can have on language development, cognition and...

Book Nook: Healing Days

According to the American Psychological Association, a significant number of children in American society are exposed to traumatic life...

Sad, Glad, Scared and Mad!

Children can express, or repress, a range of emotions when they are facing new experiences. Using books in your practice is a great way...

Book Nook: All Families Are Special

In our work with children we meet many different types of families. This book shows us that each persons family is unique and special and...

About Child Life

Child life specialists are trained professionals with expertise in helping children and their families overcome life’s most challenging events such as chronic illness, hospitalization,

the death of a loved one, or the aftermath of violent acts or natural disasters.

Child life specialists help empower and support children through difficult situations by providing developmentally appropriate preparation and explanations, procedural support and therapeutic play opportunities.