A few weeks ago I decided to challenge myself to a gratitude project. I have read a lot about taking time each day to write three grateful thoughts can help with positive coping and resilience to stress. I must admit that it’s hard for me to remember to journal each day, so I decided to […]
Sometimes therapeutic activities are big and complicated, but sometimes they can be quite simple. I wanted to share a very simple activity that we did as part of our Teddy Bear Clinic. I love giving kids the chance to let their imaginations run wild and simple prompts are a great way to do this. For […]
Hi everyone! Today I wanted to share with you a new medical art activity that can double as a coping tool! Have you ever since those I Spy cylinders that are full of little objects for you to find as you turn it? The ones you can buy at the store are cool of course, […]
I wanted to share a really cool project I recently participated in. It was a unique Shakespeare performance written for Morgan’s Wonderland, an inclusive amusement park. If you haven’t heard of Morgan’s Wonderland, it is amazing. I won’t go into detail because it deserves its own post, so stay tuned. Back to today’s topic. The […]
Tomorrow is Christmas Eve, I can’t believe how fast it came. For those of you who are looking for some last minute activity ideas, I’ve got a fun project: Cinnamon Playdough. It’s a fairly easy recipe and if you want you can harden it in the oven. I really like this activity because it not […]
So last week we started decorating for Christmas at the hospital and I discovered an Elf on the Shelf doll. For those who have never heard, the Elf on the Shelf is an Elf who comes to a child’s house to watch if the child is nice or naughty, and then reports back to Santa. […]
Happy November everyone! In most of the U.S. the temperatures are going down, including here in Texas. I’m trying really hard not to turn the heater on in my apartment just yet, but I will probably cave soon! Don’t get me wrong, I love Autumn, it’s just not the same here compared to where I […]
This week’s therapeutic activity I can’t take credit for, but I wanted to share it because I loved the idea. In the spirit of Halloween the interns came up with a fun Halloween party for the kids at the hospital. They had lots of activities, but one stood out because it was a really cool […]
Here is a fun therapeutic activity you can do with your patients and families, or even your staff. My child life intern and I did this one to boost staff morale and I think it did a fairly good job. We saw this bulletin board idea on Pinterest and we had fun making the background. […]
I had the wonderful privilege to work with the kids and teens at Camp KGAT last week. Camp KGAT is a family weekend camp for kids with arthritis and their families. It’s a awesome opportunity for not only the kids with arthritis to engage in normal activities together, but also with their families. It allows […]
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