A Global Perspective: How Working Internationally Influences Beliefs, Practices, and Self Care
Wed, Jul 17
|Zoom
Learn about international child life services and the similarities and differences between these and North American programs. Examine how international work provides opportunities for gratitude, reflection, cultural awareness, and cultural intelligence to aid in best practices.
Time & Location
Jul 17, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
Zoom
About the event
To continue supporting the mental health of the child life community, Hearts Connected offers a space to discuss mental health topics while offering free PDU opportunities!
In July, we are excited to welcome Katelyn Kieleszewski! She is a Certified Child Life Specialist of 10 years, working across America in hospitals (both inpatient and outpatient), as well as in the community setting. In addition, she has worked in international programs in South Africa, Qatar, and currently in Germany. Her international experience has been both in clinical and leadership roles and she has contributed to activation of child life services in new programs, expanded programming, and trained healthcare staff, nationals, students, and peers alike. She has a degree in Psychology and Special Education with endorsements in working with children with learning disabilities and emotional impairments in addition to a Masters degree in Education. Her love for travel, novel experiences, teaching/training, and international programming and sustainability has shaped and defined her child life career thus far.
Webinar Discussion Points:
1.Summarize international child life services and identify similarities and differences between these and North American programs.
2.Examine how international work provides opportunities for gratitude, reflection, cultural awareness, and cultural intelligence to aid in best practices.
3.Explore global impact and initiatives happening in the field of child life.
4.Discuss how working abroad impacts self-care, boundaries, and mental health practices to support longevity in the field.
*This webinar will be recorded. You must be registered to receive the recording link. Those that are not able to attend live, will need to complete a post-quiz to earn a certificate.
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