Upedia is an online peer-reviewed psychosocial resource library developed for child life specialists and those affiliated with child life, to share knowledge and practices that best support and enhance a child’s ability to cope with health care experiences.
A New Kind of Normal; Caring for Dying Children and Supporting their Families for the Years to Come. Webinar Recording, Norah Shaughnessy, MSW
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Compassion Fatigue; A Strengths' Based Approach to Child Life Practice, Dr. Korie Leigh
Sep 27, 2017 The Internet as a Source of Support for Youth with Chronic Conditions: A Qualitative Study,
Feb 22, 2018 Compassion fatigue: A Strengths Based Approach to Child Life Practice= February 22nd 2pm ET, Korie Leigh, PhD, CCLS, CT Child Life Specialist & Bereavement Counselor
Apr 23, 2018 Certificates from our Compassion Fatigue webinar were emailed out in early March. Please click here for more info...
Nov 22, 2017 We've added over 40 new practical resources
Oct 12, 2017 Upedia was featured as an international resource as a result of our booth at the ACLP!
Feb 22, 2018 Compassion fatigue: A Strengths Based Approach to Child Life Practice= February 22nd 2pm ET (Webinar)
Links Child Life Specialists and health professionals to one another and the resources they need to support children, youth and their families.
Results in less time spent developing effective programs and searching for interventions, resources and practical tools leaving more time for staff to work front line.
Offers learning opportunities via webinars tackling relevant issues presented by leaders within the Child Life Specialist profession.
Promotes collaboration and learning across programs, agencies, and front-line staff.
Provides registered Upedia members with access to 1400+ practical tools and resources.
Creates a network of Child Life Specialists and health professionals to share insights and ideas.
Registered Upedia members have access to over 1400 practical tools and promising interventions, plus a network of Child Life Specialists and health care professionals. Our Content Contributors
Upedia is the product of generous contributions, suggestions, and collaboration from mental health treatment and resource centres across Canada. Join our list of content contributors.
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