When Dr. Jody Thomas, PhD released her foundation's first blog post, she knew she had to make one thing clear, "Kids Hurt More Than They Have to and That Is Dumb.”

Here at CODE C.L.I.O. we tend to agree. Pediatric pain management is not a luxury, it's not a "nice to have," and it’s certainly not thinking your CCLS is simply the equivalent of an iPad stand.

Join us for Episode 6 as CEO of the Meg Foundation for Pain, Dr. Jody Thomas, discuses pediatric pain management support, its crucial intersection with the role of a Certified Child Life Specialist, and how having a good friend lovingly challenge you to make your dreams a reality can be a powerful recipe for making the world a lot less painful.

Host: Annie J, MS, CCLS, CAHP

Guest: Dr. Jody Thomas, PhD

Follow Meg Foundation: @megfoundationforpain

Meg Foundation Website/Resources: https://www.megfoundationforpain.org/

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Editing: SH Creative

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While play may be a child's favorite language, words still matter during the hard moments. Books can be an essential tool in helping with everything from learning how to name + handle different emotions to providing a template for difficult conversations, diagnosis education, and trauma informed care on topics like death, dying, and grief.

Join Episode 5 guests, Laura Camerona, CCLS and Jessica Correnti, MS, CCLS, Certified Child Life Specialists and Authors, as we dive into the importance of bibliotherapy and looking for the CCLS credential after an author’s name as well.

Host: Annie J, MS, CCLS, CAHP

Guests: Laura Camerona, CCLS + Jessica Correnti, MS, CCLS

Follow Laura: @words.worth.repeating

Follow Jessica: @kidsgriefsupport

Editing: SH Creative

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Child development + stress/trauma/harm to that development doesn’t just exist during a hospital admission or a clinic visit.

The good news? The solution to supporting children and families outside the four walls of a hospital is already here. The real question is are we ready to listen and uplift the Certified Child Life Specialists doing it?!

Join guests Katie Taylor, CCLS and Shani Thornton, MS, CCLS as we discuss the not so hidden epidemic of preventing stress/trauma/harm to development out in the community setting, and why having access to a Certified Child Life Specialist matters even more when it's in your own home.

Host: Annie J, MS, CCLS, CAHP

Guests: Katie Taylor, CCLS + Shani Thornton, MS, CCLS

Follow Katie: @childlifeoncall

Follow Shani: @ChildLifeMommy

Join Child Life Circle: https://childlifeoncall.com/child-life-circle-community/

Editing: SH Creative

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