Provides psychosocial, developmental and educational support to children and families regarding illness and hospitalization.
Supports children and families in the hospital by:
- developing strategies to help adapt to, cope with and adjust to illness or hospitalization
- addressing anxiety or misunderstandings using various strategies (e.g. expressive art, therapeutic or medical play)
- collaborating with families and other healthcare providers in the hospital and community
- teaching children and families what to expect with treatments, illness and hospitalization
- providing safe and fun places to play and learn through normal life experiences and special events
- running play and teen group programs ("The Beach" and the "Teen Room")