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.
October 3rd, Helping Grieving Families through Ritual and Continuing Bonds- Recording ,
Compassion Fatigue; A Strengths' Based Approach to Child Life Practice, Dr. Korie Leigh
Compassion Fatigue: A Strengths Based Approach to Child Life Practice,
The Internet as a Source of Support for Youth with Chronic Conditions: A Qualitative Study- Recording,
UPCOMING WEBINAR; Infant Mental Health Part 2; A Closer Look,
May 1, 2019 We've added many more resources in our library!
May 1, 2019 Try out our discussion board
Mar 21, 2019 We've reached 1300 Users! Thank you!
"Never Enough Time"; Grief and Relationships before and after a death (Conference)
UPCOMING WEBINAR; Infant Mental Health Part 2; A Closer Look (Conference)
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.
It was during a presentation by KHLF founder Basile Papaevangelou that he shared his family's personal story..
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