Christy kicks off the first part of this two-part interview with Child Life Specialist Lindsay Carrick by declaring herself Child Life's biggest fan, and as the conversation between Chris, Christy, and Lindsay continues, it's easy to see why. Child Life Specialists wear many hats, but their main goal is to be a supportive presence for patients and their families while in the hospital or clinic. Lindsay details how CLS support their patients before and during procedures, involve the parents, and ultimately try to work themselves out of a job by teaching kids coping skills they can use throughout their journey. She also shares the educational and training requirements for becoming a CLS, and talks about the importance of including even young kids in the decision-making process when it comes to the procedures they experience on their cancer journey.
