Professional Development Units for Certified Child Life Specialists
Presented by the Child Life Circle Community
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1 PDU [Intervention] Thimble Health: Changing the Way Healthcare Feels
CourseFor many, the fear of needles goes beyond discomfort—it can lead to vaccine hesitancy, skipped treatments, and healthcare avoidance. In this insightful session, Dr. Manju Dawkins, MD, Founder and CEO of Thimble, shares her journey.
$19.99
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1 PDU [Intervention] Bringing Virtual Entertainment to Children's Hospitals
CourseDiscover the power of joy and connection in healthcare with Jeff Civillico’s inspiring journey from street performer to nonprofit founder. Learn how entertainment enhances patient care and how you can bring laughter to those who need it most!
$19.99
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1 PDU [Professional Responsibility] Opening Doors: Pathways to Leadership in Child Life and Beyond
CourseLeadership isn’t just about titles—it’s about initiative, strategy, and growth. Whether you're looking to step into a leadership role or refine your existing leadership skills, this course provides a roadmap for professional advancement.
$19.99
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1 PDU [Professional Responsibility] Pickles Group: Free Support and Resources for Kids and Teens Impacted by Their Parent's Cancer
CourseWhen a child’s parent or guardian is diagnosed with cancer, the emotional toll can be overwhelming. As child life specialists, we play a crucial role in helping young individuals navigate these challenges with resilience and hope.
$19.99
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1 PDU [Assessment] Child Life in Adult Patient Settings: Supporting Children Through a Loved One’s Illness and Death
CourseChildren experience grief differently from adults, yet they are often overlooked in adult healthcare settings. As child life specialists, we have the unique opportunity to provide guidance, comfort, and developmentally appropriate interventions.
$19.99
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1 PDU [Intervention] Emotional Regulation Strategies with Lucero Speaks
CourseSupporting the mental health of tweens and teens requires innovative, evidence-based approaches that engage both young individuals and their families. In this insightful session, Meagan Butler, M.Ed., LPC, Chief Care Model Officer at Lucero Speaks,
$19.99
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1 PDU [Ethics] It's Not a Club Med: The Ethics of International Practice
CourseProviding child life services in global settings comes with unique ethical challenges that require cultural awareness, sensitivity, and a deep commitment to sustainable impact. In this thought-provoking session, expert speakers Kirsten Black and Jean
$19.99
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1 PDU [Professional Resp.]Shifting and Changing: Thoughts from Our Child Life Community
CourseThe field of child life is evolving, and professionals are needed in diverse environments beyond traditional hospital settings. In this compelling session, Cara Smith, CCLS, shares insights from her global experience in expanding child life services
$19.99
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1 PDU [Assessment] Pediatric Chronic Pain and Youth in Healing
CourseChronic pain affects millions of young people, often creating barriers to healthcare, mental well-being, and daily life. In this enlightening session, Kimberly Poston Miller, Interim Executive Director of Creative Healing for Youth in Pain (CHYP)
$19.99
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1 PDU [Professional Responsibility] Taking Child Life to Universities
CourseChild life specialists are expanding their reach beyond hospitals, bringing family-centered care and developmental support into research settings. In this insightful session, Lauren Holley, CCLS, shares her experience working in a longitudinal study.
$19.99
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1 PDU [Intervention] Creating and Utilizing Books for Family Wide Support
CourseBooks have the power to bridge communication gaps, provide emotional support, and enhance family understanding during challenging medical experiences. However, commercially produced books often fail to address the unique needs of individual.
$19.99
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1 PDU [Professional Responsibility] Strengthening Your Role in Child Abuse Prevention
CourseJoin Jane Donovan, Child Abuse Advocate, and Catherine Bass, CACTX Exec VP, to gain tools and insight to strengthen your role as a mandated reporter and advocate against child abuse.
$19.99
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1 PDU [Professional Responsibility] Supporting Caregivers: A Parent Perspective
CourseUnderstanding and supporting caregivers is an essential part of child life practice, yet navigating the complexities of parental emotions, needs, and advocacy can be challenging. This course provides a unique, firsthand look into the caregiver
$19.99
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1 PDU [Ethics] More Than We Expected: A Conversation with James Robinson
CourseWhat does it mean to truly live in the hospital? In this moving and insightful session, James Robinson—author of More Than We Expected: Five Years With a Remarkable Child—invites child life specialists into the heart of his family’s experience.
$19.99
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1 PDU [Assessment] Supporting Families with Globally Disabled/Medically Complex Children- A Parent/Advocate's Approach
CourseFamilies of children with complex medical needs face emotional, logistical, and systemic challenges. Led by parent-advocate Joanne De Simone, this course offers insight to help child life specialists support, guide, and advocate for these families.
$19.99
