Martha Eliot Health Center
Child Life
Child life specialists enhance patients' emotional, social and cognitive growth during an outpatient visit, giving special consideration to each child's family, culture and stage of development.
Goals/Services:
- Helps patients develop ways to cope with fear, anxiety, separation and adjustment to the healthcare experience
- Provides consultation to the health care team regarding developmental and psychosocial issues
- Provides preparation and individualized support before and after medical procedures
- Facilitates developmentally appropriate play, including medical play, in the exam rooms and waiting room of the pediatric clinic
Contact Information:
- Katie Reynolds, Child Life Specialist, Kathryn.Reynolds@childrens.harvard.edu
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