2009 Conference Program - Child Life Council

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Location Information As America’s “Cradle of Liberty,” Boston is steeped in colonial pride and full of classic charms. It is one of the oldest and most influential cities in the United States of America, with a plethora of museums, famous historical sites, and world-class entertainment venues securing its place among the top ten tourist destinations in the country. Local Attractions Please check the Annual Conference section of the CLC Web site for links to popular Boston attractions. Weather The temperature varies a good deal in Boston during the spring, but typically offers mid 60 degree (15-18º C) days followed by brisk evenings. A sweater and a jacket, in addition to lighter clothes, are recommended. Springtime can be a little damp in New England. Hotel Information Located in Boston’s fastest growing and most vibrant district, The Westin Boston Waterfront offers a premier waterfront location overlooking the city skyline and Boston Harbor. The hotel features a charming New England garden style lobby paired with 790 guest rooms and suites featuring Westin’s signature Heavenly Bed® and Heavenly Bath®. Guests can venture to nearby attractions with The Westin Boston Waterfront’s complimentary shuttle service, which offers transportation to/from Boston’s financial district and Faneuil Hall seven days a week. Special hotel rates for CLC Conference attendees are $149 per night, plus tax (single or double occupancy – each additional person is an extra $20 per night). Interested in extending your stay in Boston? This special rate is available to conference attendees from May 20 until May 27 (limited availability on conference shoulder dates). Be sure to book your room as soon as possible, as we anticipate the room block will fill up quickly. To make your room reservation online, go to the Annual Conference/Location & Hotel Information section of the CLC Web site and click on Reserve Your Hotel Room Now. Or, if you prefer to book your reservation by phone, please contact Group Reservations at 1-888-627-7115. Be sure to identify yourself as a Child Life Council conference attendee in order to ensure you receive the discounted group rate. All conference events will take place at the conference hotel with the exception of the tour of Children’s Hospital Boston. A complete list of room assignments for each of the conference sessions will be provided on-site, at the Conference Badge & Tote Bag Pick-up area. Stay at the CLC Conference Hotel By staying at the CLC conference hotel, you enable us to reduce the overall costs associated with producing the conference. These savings allow CLC to offer reduced registration fees and increased conference savings. Hotel Parking The Westin Boston Waterfront offers both valet and selfparking. Rates for valet parking start at $20 per hour ($41 maximum per 24 hours/overnight). Rates for self-parking start at $16 per hour ($31 maximum per 24 hours/overnight). Public parking is available on Congress Street. These public lots are a 10-15 minute walk from the hotel, and the daily parking rates range from $10 to $30 per day. Getting There The Westin Boston Waterfront is located less than three miles from Boston Logan International Airport. There are several options available for transportation to and from the airport. For detailed information on each of these options please visit the Annual Conference/Location Information section of the CLC Web site. Taxi or Shuttle Cab fare to or from Logan International Airport will be approximately $25 each way. A shuttle service will cost less ($12-$16 per person each way), but the trip may take longer, depending on how many stops the shuttle makes. Attendees must make reservations in advance for shuttle service. Contact the following companies for more information: Zebra Airport Shuttle, 800-242-0064 www.zebrashuttle.com Star Shuttle Inc, 877-970-7827 Group Code: 6005 www.starshuttleboston.com Public Transportation Public transportation via the MBTA Silver Line is available to and from Logan International Airport. The trip from the airport to The Westin Boston Waterfront takes approximately five minutes, but you should allow 30-40 minutes depending on the Silver Line schedule. The trip costs $2 each way. Driving Directions Download printer-friendly driving directions from the Annual Conference/Location Information section of the CLC Web site at www.childlife.org. 4 | Child Life Council 27th Annual Conference on Professional Issues
Registration Information Register for the conference online by the early registration deadline of March 16, 2009 for the best rates. The deadline for pre-registration is April 17, 2009, after which time, participants may only register on-site. Although we will do our best to accommodate everyone, those participants who register on-site may find there is only limited access to certain conference events. To avoid disappointment, we highly recommend that you pre-register well in advance of the conference. Complete registration information is available on the gray insert in this program. Room Monitors Room monitors are conference attendees who volunteer to assist with a series of important tasks at the beginning of a conference session. They assist speakers by distributing hand-outs (if applicable), checking on audio/visual set-up, and if necessary, checking off registrants as they arrive. If you are interested, please indicate the session you would like to monitor on your registration form. Conference Badge & Tote Bag Pick-Up Upon arrival, all pre-registered attendees should check in at the Conference Badge & Tote Bag Pick-Up area to collect their conference materials. This area will be open: Thursday, May 21, 2009 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2009 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. IMPORTANT! Conference Registration and Receipt Participants who register online will receive an automatic registration confirmation and receipt via email. Please bring this receipt with you to the conference. On-site registrants may request a receipt at the time of registration. Conference General Sessions Friday, May 22, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Opening General Session & Emma Plank Keynote Address Sponsored by Texas Children’s Hospital Loretta LaRouche Founder and President, The Humor Potential Inc. Plymouth, MA sunday, May 24, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Award Presentations and Closing General Session The Adaptive Dance Program A joint-venture of Children’s Hospital Boston, Department of Physical Therapy and Boston Ballet, Boston, MA On-Site Registration If you miss the pre-registration deadline and find it necessary to register on-site for the conference, CLC staff will be available to assist you at a separate On-Site Registration Desk. Hours of operation are: Thursday, May 21, 2009 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2009 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Professional Development Hours Conference attendees receive Professional Development Hours (PDHs) necessary for recertification for the Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) designation. Basic registration for the 27th Annual Conference includes opportunities for up to 14 PDHs. Up to 6 additional PDHs are available to those attending pre-conference intensives. B oston, Massachusetts | May 21 – 24, 2009 | 5
Page 1 and 2: CONFERENCE PROGRAM Child Life Counc
Page 3 and 4: Table of Contents Program Overview.
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Page 9 and 10: Conference Workshop Schedule FRIDAY
Page 11 and 12: Schedule of Events Thursday, May 21
Page 13 and 14: the barriers and boundless opportun
Page 15 and 16: 11. Qualitative Methods and Child L
Page 17 and 18: A New Synergy: Integration of a Chi
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Page 23 and 24: CLC Would Like to Thank Our 2009 Co
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