Ep. 111: Child Life: A Hospital Lifeline

On this week's episode, we welcome Katie Taylor, CEO & Founder of Child Life On Call - a support and resource provider to families & care teams through strategic partnerships with healthcare organizations. Child Life On Call enhances care & support with innovative, trauma-informed, and child life specialist-based solutions tailored ensure every family feels like an empowered part of the care team. We have such an interesting conversation around what a Child Life Specialist does and the ways it can impact care of babies and children during medical challenges.On this episode, you will hear:- what is a child life specialist?- a day in the life of a child life specialist- child life in the NICU- child life in pediatrics- the power of play and normalization- education and advocacy in child life specialists- supporting siblings of children with medical challenges- integrating child life practices into every day life- Support Spot App- the power of child-friendly language and validating emotions- advocating for pediatric-focused care and comfort measuresYou can learn more about Child Life On Call by following their instagram: @childlifeoncall and visiting their website.You can also download the Support Spot App here.Guest Bio:Katie Taylor received her Bachelor of Arts at Penn State University and she did her practicum at Children’s National Medical Center. She did her internship at Inova Children’s Hospital and received a fellowship in Hem/Onc & Adolescent Medicine at Inova Children’s Hospital.Katie has over 12 years of Clinical Experience in PICU, ER, Adult, Outpatient, Inpatient Services and is an international and national speaker on Child Life Services.By leveraging technology, and putting education and support into an easy-to-use app, Katie Taylor found a way to empower patients, their families, and the care team, and expand access to child life services to people who needed it the most.The key to better care is here, and it fits in the palm of your hand. Let me show you what the Child Life On Call app can do for you.For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama.Learn more about the support and services I offer through The Birth Trauma Mama Therapy & Support Services.Disclaimer - The views and opinions expressed by guests on The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official stance, views, or positions of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast. The content shared is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional or medical advice and/or endorsement.