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.
Multi-webinar series; Keynote address- Barbara Rubel,
Recording; Understanding and Supporting the Complexities of Grief in our COVID-shaped World,
Covid Creativity and Pandemic Playtimes; Recording,
New Webinar; Tuesday November 17th 7pm "Explore the Power of Laughter Yoga",
*Webinar* Legacy Story Mapping Workshop,
Keynote Webinar; November 19th 12-1:30 pm EST "Compassion Fatigue and Resilience Among Child Life Specialists and Health Care Professionals",
Apr 28, 2017 Tuesday, November 17th 12pm "Power of Breath and the Practice of Tapping,
Nov 7, 2020 Recording for "Covid Creativity and Pandemic Playtimes..." now available in our resource section
Nov 6, 2020 Click here for our multi-webinar workshop
Apr 15, 2020 All certificates for our March 30th, 2020 webinar have been mailed out!
All certificates have been emailed out for "Never Enough Time"; Grief and Relationships before and after a death (Conference)
*Webinar* Legacy Story Mapping Workshop (Conference)
Apr 28, 2017 Tuesday, November 17th 12pm "Power of Breath and the Practice of Tapping (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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