Shannon Meland MS, CCLS & Sam Schackman MA, CCLS
We See Children and Families For:
Education, Preparation and Processing-illness, medical diagnosis, and hospital experiences
Coping Techniques - anxiety associated to medical experiences
Grief and Loss -life limiting diagnosis, anticipated death of a loved one and post-death support
Children of Adult Patients–Support for children who have a caregiver with a medical diagnosis
Education of Adults–Consulting on pediatric best practice, and continuing education
After completing their master’s degree and certification, Shannon and Sam have worked for 15+ years as child life specialists in the hospital environment. They both have experience working for large medical institutions and freestanding children’s hospitals, supporting kids and families with chronic illness, acute injuries, new diagnosis, and at the end of life.
As community based child life specialists, Empowered Kids provides child life services to children and their families in home or at school. Their approach involves specifically tailored support for each individual using therapeutic techniques such as play, education, expressive activities and teaching coping skills.
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Disclaimer: This Child Life specialist is a member of the Hearts Connected Community Network Registry and operates as an independent clinician. Hearts Connected does not set fees, nor engage in any dispute resolution involving individual families and Registry members. Hearts Connected does not endorse nor holds responsibility for the services or products of any individual Registry member.