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Nicolle Bengtson, CCLS

Supporting Children Through a Port Access

Fall 2024 Bulletin: Specialized Resources

The Premature Parent

Explore the unique parent-child relationship developed throughout the hospitalization and life of extremely premature infants and the impact of that relationship on child development and future hospitalizations.

Supporting Young People at High-Risk for DKA

Get an in-depth look into the design, implementation, and evaluation of a multidisciplinary support group for high-risk youth with Type 1 Diabetes.

1.0 PDU, Intervention

Free for Members

Top 10 Most Utilized Resources By Certified Child Life Specialists

The following list contains the Top 10 most frequently utilized ACLP resources by child life specialists.

Research Resources

Community-Based Toolkit

Addressing Traumatic News with Children & Teens

Celebrate Pride Month

A More Inclusive Thanksgiving: Ideas and Resources

Gun Violence Prevention & Safety Advocacy Toolkit

COVID-19 Resources

Child Life Mindfulness

Regional Child Life Groups

International Child Life Groups

Child Life Awareness Themes

The following highlight some of the important healthcare awareness themes for the child life profession.

Hispanic Heritage Month

Serving Hispanic and Latinx populations requires awareness of cultural differences and gaps in healthcare, education, and community equity. The following resources can help CCLSs better understand these gaps and how to navigate them in child life.

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The following resources will aid you in supporting children and families through a cancer diagnosis.

Back to School with ACLP

No matter where you're practicing, though, these resources can assist you in guiding children and families through the transition into a new school year.

Suicide Prevention Month

Jacquie Rahm, CCLS, CTRS-C, YMHFA has authored four child-life specific blog posts to assist child life professionals and caregivers in preventing and discussing suicidality with children and adolescents.

Pride Month

June is Pride Month, when we celebrate and commemorate LGBTQIA+ individuals, families, and communities. Child life professionals can use the following resources to celebrate and support LGBTQIA+ children and families all year.

Disability Pride Month

July is Disability Pride Month, and ACLP celebrates, accepts, and honors each person's uniqueness and sees it as an integral part of human diversity.

Children's Grief Awareness Month

November marks Children's Grief Awareness Month.This blog post contains resources to assist you in child life practice with grieving children.

Mental Health Awareness Month

ACLP is recognizing this month to increase awareness about the vital role mental health plays in our overall health and well-being.

National Cleft & Craniofacial Awareness & Prevention Month

July is National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness and improve understanding of orofacial clefts and other conditions of the head and face.

Resource Topic Suggestions

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