<strong>Let</strong> <strong>Your</strong> <strong>Star</strong> <strong>Shine</strong> <strong>Bright</strong>... DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS!SUNDAY46. What Do You Want to Be When You Grow-Up?Promoting Professional Fulfillment & Retentionin the Field of <strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong>Jenni Davis, BA, CTRS, CCLSRecreational Therapist, UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill, NCBeth Ball, CCLS, CTRSManager <strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong>,Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center, Greenville, SCPriti P. Desai, MSc, MPH, CCLSInstructor and <strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> Coordinator, East Carolina University,Department of <strong>Child</strong> Development and Family Relations, Greenville, NCStandard: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6Level: IntermediateMany child life specialists leave the field to seek professional fulfillment in alternatecareers. Participants will complete a self-assessment to match personaltraits and ambition to potential professional development opportunities withinchild life. Skills enhancement, management opportunities, education, anddeveloping practices in non-hospital settings will all be explored.47. Bubbles Do More Than Pop!Finding Creative Ways to Use Distraction ToolsEileen Mapes, MS, CCLS<strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> Specialist, The <strong>Child</strong>ren’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PAStandard: 3Level: EntryVariety is the spice of life, and so it goes with the work we do. This session isaimed at discussing and introducing a variety of uses for familiar and unfamiliardistraction tools. In addition, thoughts will be shared on how to communicatethese ideas with others.9:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. “Sunday Brunch” Networking SessionsNetworking sessions are special small group discussions led by a networkingfacilitator. The purpose of these sessions is to give attendees a chance to meet ingroups in order to explore a particular topic of special importance. These sessionsallow participants to meet others with similar responsibilities and begin orcontinue an informal network of peers. Experts in the topics have agreed toguide these sessions. Come and network! Learn from others and make lastingprofessional connections!A. AdolescentsDeanna Lee, BS, CCLS<strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> Specialist, <strong>Child</strong>ren’s Hospital of Austin, Austin, TXB. Alternative SettingsTeresa Gambrell, CCLSParent Advisor, Tennessee Infant Parent Services School, Hixson, TNMelissa Hicks, MS, CCLS, LPC, RPTProgram Director/<strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> Specialist, Camp Sunshine, Atlanta, GAC. BereavementTheresa Edmunds, BS, CCLS<strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> Specialist, Texas <strong>Child</strong>ren’s Hospital, Houston, TXRose Resler, MS, CFCS, CCLSDirector of <strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> Specialist Program, University of Akron, Akron, OHPaul Thayer, M Div, CCLSAssistant Professor, <strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> and Family Studies, Wheelock College, Boston, MAD. Bone Marrow TransplantErin Hall, CCLS<strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> Specialist,Medical University of South Carolina <strong>Child</strong>ren’s Hospital, Charleston, SCE. BurnsLisa Marie Donovan, BS, CCLS<strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> Therapist, Shriners Burns Hospital, Boston, MADanielle Surprenant, BS, CCLS<strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> Therapist, Shriners Burns Hospital, Boston, MAF. CardiacBindy Sweett, CCLS<strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> Specialist, BC <strong>Child</strong>ren’s Hospital, Vancouver, BCG. Critical Care/Intensive CareCarolyn Mott, MS, CCLS<strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> Specialist, <strong>Child</strong>ren’s Hospital of Austin, Austin, TXH. Cystic FibrosisTracy Howard, BGS, CCLS<strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> Specialist, <strong>Child</strong>ren’s Hospital of Austin, Austin, TXI. Dialysis/Renal TransplantNicole Graham, MS, CCLS<strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> Specialist, Texas <strong>Child</strong>ren’s Hospital, Houston, TX24 CHILD LIFE COUNCIL
<strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> <strong>Council</strong> 24th Annual Conference on Professional IssuesJ. Directors/LeadersSharon McLeod, MS, CTRS, CCLSSenior Clinical Director,Cincinnati <strong>Child</strong>ren’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OHSheila Palm, MA, CCLS<strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> System Leader,<strong>Child</strong>ren’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MNK. Emergency Department/TraumaPam Auten, CCLS<strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> Specialist, Arkansas <strong>Child</strong>ren’s Hospital, Little Rock, ARWendy Burns, BA, CCLS<strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> Specialist,Cincinnati <strong>Child</strong>ren’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OHFrances Mannino, MS Ed, CCLS<strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> Specialist, Schneider <strong>Child</strong>ren’s Hospital, New Hyde Park, NYL. Hematology/OncologyCynthia Fitchpatrick, MEd, CCLS<strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> Specialist/Psychosocial Coordinator,<strong>Child</strong>ren’s Hospital of Austin, Austin, TXM. Hospice/Palliative CareClaire White, MS, CCLSAssistant Professor, <strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong>, Wheelock College, Boston, MAN. InfantsVicki D.T. Kelley, MS, CCLS<strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> Specialist, Cook <strong>Child</strong>ren’s Medical Center, Fort Worth, TXJulie Parker, MS, CCLSInstructor, The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MSO. InternshipsKellye Carroll, BS, CCLSInternship Coordinator/Educator, <strong>Child</strong>ren’s Medical Center Dallas, Dallas, TXP. NICUDonna Brown-Looper, BS, CCLSNICU <strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> Specialist, <strong>Child</strong>ren’s Hospital of Austin, Austin, TXQ. One Person ProgramsJodi Betsinger, BS, CCLS<strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> Specialist, CentraCare Health Plaza, St. Cloud, MNAnita Pumphrey, CCLSInstructor, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LAR. Operation SmileToni Crowell, MS, CCLSGraduate Instructor, Doctoral Student,University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MOAndrea Standish, BS, CCLS<strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> Specialist, <strong>Child</strong>ren’s Hospital of Orange County, Irvine, CAS. Outpatient ClinicsMarcela Lizcano, BS, CCLS<strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> Specialist, <strong>Child</strong>ren’s Hospital of Austin, Austin, TXT. Pain ManagementTanya Hastings, BA, Dipl, CCLS<strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> Specialist, Parkland Heath and Hospital System;<strong>Child</strong>ren’s Medical Center Dallas, Dallas, TXJill Petro, BS, CCLSClinical Lead <strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> Specialist, <strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> Internship Coordinator,<strong>Child</strong>ren’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center, Seattle, WADALLAS, TEXAS ★ MAY 26–28, 2006 25