Developmentally appropriate play, psychologically preparing children for procedures, and educating and advocating for families about what they are experiencing is central to which profession?

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Certified Child Life Specialists are specifically trained to help children and families cope with healthcare experiences by providing developmentally appropriate play opportunities, preparing children for procedures, and educating and advocating for families. Marriage and family therapists, early childhood educators, and family case managers may all work with families in different capacities, but they do not have the same level of specialized training and expertise in the healthcare setting as a Certified Child Life Specialist.

Developmentally Appropriate Play, Psychologically Preparing Children for Procedures, and Educating