How we Help
- Informal assessments of children and youth/family strengths and needs
- Therapeutic play - ways to express feelings and concerns
- Play and activities in activity areas, bedside visiting and special events
- Support children’s development
- Psychosocial support for brothers and sisters
- Age-appropriate explanations of hospital experiences
- Preparation for stressful events at the hospital
- Support during and after stressful events such as medical procedures
- Psychosocial support and education for parents
- Advocacy for the psychosocial needs of the child/youth and family