Episode 46 | Pediatric Pain with the Meg Foundation
Release Date: 09/30/2020
Episode 173 | Dr. Korie Leigh - What Does Grief Feel Like?
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist
Dr. Korie Leigh is our guest today on the podcast, sharing with our listeners what grief feels like. Dr. Leigh is a Child Life Specialist, Thanatologist, Associate Professor, and most recently a Children's Book Author. Katie and Dr. Leigh have an essential conversation surrounding grief and what it feels like and how her new book, "What does grief feel like?" can guide parents and professionals to navigate the questions that come with talking about grief with children. [3:55] Dr. Leigh introduces herself [5:00] Sharing her why [6:24] Growth in grief [7:49] Dr. Leigh's new book launched...
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Episode 172 | Rylee’s Story - A child life specialist with Tetralogy of Fallot
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist
On today's episode of the podcast, Katie interviews Rylee Neal who decided to become a Child Life Specialist from her past experiences being hospitalized with a heart condition called tetralogy of fallot. An experience with a Child Life Specialist during one of her hospital stays lead her to pursue the field of Child Life. Katie and Rylee have some great conversation about scars, our feelings and how as Child Life Specialists or parents we constantly are looking to better ourselves. You will leave this episode with a heartfelt perspective from Rylee as she shares pieces of her journey as...
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Episode 171 | Dr. Kate Lund - Growing up with Hydrocephalus
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist
Katie along with co-host Mijha from interview Dr. Kate Lund, TedEx speaker, clinical psychologist and hydrocephalus warrior. She brings an incredibly important perspective as provider, patient and parent. Dr. Lund shares with us how the support she received throughout her childhood had a positive impact on her life and journey with hydrocephalus. From her wise words and experiences, you will leave this episode feeling empowered with actionable things you can do today. This message is so inspiring. [4:00] Mihja shares about her daughter [5:44] Dr. Kate introduces her self [8:05] Wally, the...
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[Child Life 101] How to Support Kids in Pain
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist
[Child Life 101] How to Support Kids in Pain As a child life specialist, I know that pain can significantly impact children. It can affect them physically, emotionally, socially, and cognitively. Research has shown that uncontrolled pain can lead to long-term effects such as stress, anxiety, and depression, as well as changes in brain function and delayed recovery. Helping children cope with pain can be particularly challenging as they may not be able to articulate what they're feeling or understand what's happening to them. That's where child life specialists come in. What we cover in this...
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Episode 170 | Courtney’s Story - A daughter with Trisomy 21, AVSD and Pulmonary Hypertension
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist
On today's episode of the podcast, Katie interviews Courtney Morey, Mother to Annie who was diagnosed with Trisomy 21, AVSD and Pulmonary Hypertension. Katie and Courtney have such great dialogue and raw conversation in this episode. Courtney shares the positive impacts on her marriage and the questions that arise when receiving a life altering diagnosis. Sharing about her journey of self discovery along the way and how it has changed her view on life, this episode will leave you feeling validated and inspired by Courtney's strength. [4:00] Introducing her family [6:00] Receiving a life...
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[Child Life 101] What is Child Life?
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist
Today in [Child Life 101] we are answering the question we get ALL THE TIME: WHAT IS CHILD LIFE?! You've asked and now we're answering. Did you know that SO many of the parents on our podcast haven't ever even met a child life specialist before our interview?! Our goal during this series is to help people understand what child life is all about by getting rid of any misunderstandings or roadblocks. What do child life specialists do? Why is play an essential component of child life services? Family Centered Care and Child Life Services How do you become a Child Life Specialist? Where do child...
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Episode 169 | Dr. Kelly Fradin - Building Trusted Relationships with your child’s Pediatrician
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist
On this week's episode, Katie and Co-Host Serheen Noor Ali from interview Dr. Kelly Fradin about building trusted relationships with your child's pediatrician. Dr. Fradin shines a light on parent and patient experiences through being a physician in public health and in private practice. She touches on ways to have productive conversations with your child's pediatrician to create a lasting and effective relationship. [4:00] Introductions [6:45] Barriers her patients were experiencing [9:00] Information to create independence and confidence [9:24] Reading your audience as a...
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[Child Life 101] Series Preview
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist
I'm SO excited to share a new podcast series we are starting at Child Life On Call! Child Life 101 is a new 10-week podcast series dedicated to all things related to all things child life specialists and the important role they play in the lives of children and families. This series was born from some of the questions I've gotten over the past 6 (almost 7!) years that we've been producing Child Life On Call. Each week we will cover a new topic: Child Life 101: What is Child Life Child Life 101: Kids in Pain and Procedure Support Child Life 101: Difficult Conversations with Kids Child Life...
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Episode 168 | Olivier’s Story - A Film Inspired by A son with Down Syndrome
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist
Today we have another Dad on the podcast. Katie interviews Oliver Bernier, father of Emilio and filmmaker, about his son's unexpected diagnosis of down syndrome. You will learn what inspired Oliver to create a film to educate and empower parents of children with Down syndrome how to navigate the school system and be the best advocate for their child. Oliver's passion to educate parents about the importance of inclusivity will shine through as he shares an inspiring message. [3:45] Introductions [5:10] Forever connection to New York [6:22] Filming the moments [7:12] Misconceptions about Down...
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Episode 167 | Leah’s Story - A son with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Child Life On Call: Parents of children with an illness or medical condition share their stories with a child life specialist
Katie and Cortney Given, host of the interview Leah Ward about her son Jackson and his journey with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS.) Leah shares the ups and downs of being a heart mom. Jackson received the gift of life through a Heart Transplant after he went into heart failure and was placed on the Berlin Heart for several months. Leah and Cortney's conversation (Cortney is a heart Mom too!) with Katie will leave you feeling inspired to live in each moment. You will not want to miss this episode of the podcast. [6:50] Introductions [8:40] 20 week ultrasound and subsequent...
info_outlineKatie, Certified Child Life Specialist, talks with Jamie Gentille, Director of Child Life Services at Inova Children's Hospital and Dr. Jody Thomas, from the Meg Foundation for Pain, in this episode.
Dr. Jody Thomas is a licensed clinical psychologist, and specialist in pediatric medical illness and trauma and the founder of the Meg Foundation for Pain. She discusses the mission of their organization which addresses pain in children head-on. Listeners today will walk away with a better understanding about why children shouldn't be in pain if there are ways to reduce it as well as tangible tools the foundation is working on to support parents and children.
Jamie adds her own perspective as someone who has spent her life in the medical world, personally and professionally. Jamie's stories show the reality of how the trauma of pain in childhood has effected her to this day.