Background, Contacts, Location: Children who are psychologically prepared for medical procedures recover faster. The child life therapist will share pearls of communication as well as the use of play while caring for children.
Lead Contact
Sandy Westfall
(503) 418-5377
Director, DCH Child Life Therapy Program
Plan to meet in her office
Experience: This is a one-time morning experience: 9:00-12:00. Residents will have an opportunity to meet with Sandy Westfall who will share information about the resources available from the Child Life Therapy Program.
Other readings/references
- Case for Child Life from Association of Child Life Specialists: https://www.childlife.org/the-child-life-profession/the-case-for-child-life