Let YourStar Shine Bright... Let Your Star Shine ... - Child Life Council

Let Your Star Shine Bright... DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS!SATURDAY37. In Search of Professional Recognition:Developing a Professional PortfolioJoan C. Turner, PhD, CCLSAssistant Professor, Mount Saint Vincent University,Department of Child and Youth Study, Halifax, NSStandard: 6, 8Level: IntermediateThe purpose of this workshop is to provide individuals with a framework fromwhich to develop a professional portfolio. In addition to the documentation ofachievements, one component of this reflective process, the analysis of learning,will be emphasized as a substantive component of the professional portfolio.38. Talk the Talk: Providing Outstanding InservicesCamilla Sutter, MA, CCLSChild Life Specialist III, UCSF Children’s Hospital, San Francisco, CAStandard: 6Level: EntryLosing your audience? Boring yourself and others with the same style for thetalks you give? Learn how to review your presentation style, hold the interest ofyour audience and reduce your stress. You can make a more memorable andprofessional presentation!39. Disaster Management: Collaboration of Efforts -Clinical Case DiscussionsAmanda Hays, CCLSChild Life Specialist II, Texas Children’s Hospital, Houston, TXPhyllis Richardson, MS, CCLSChild Life Specialist, Ochsner for Children, New Orleans, LARebecca Smith, CCLSChild Life Therapist, Tulane Hospital for Children, New Orleans, LAStandard: 1, 2, 3, 6, 7Level: EntryThis session will incorporate evidence-based theory through clinical case presentationsfrom two geographical areas affected by Hurricane Katrina, NewOrleans and Houston. Each speaker will present a specific crisis model, emphasizingthe connection between theory and practice. This presentation is part oftwo session offerings that highlight the efforts of child life departments inresponse to Hurricane Katrina.5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Town Hall Session with CLC ExecutiveBoard7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Child Life Networking Event atthe Dallas World Aquarium($45 per ticket, $35 for Full-time Students & Children)Sponsored in part by Rainbow Babies &Children’s Hospital22 CHILD LIFE COUNCIL