Child Life Therapy in the Emergency Department

The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) will be expanding its Child Life Therapy (CLT) program to the Emergency Department (ED).

Thanks to Woolworths and the Good Friday Appeal, The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) will be expanding its Child Life Therapy (CLT) program to the Emergency Department (ED). This will reduce stress for patients, families and staff, and help make visits to the hospital a more positive experience for everyone.

Through using proven techniques such as play therapy, CLT focuses on the needs of children, ensuring compassionate and individualised trauma-informed care. This can reduce anxiety, and create a space where patients and their families feel supported. The expansion of CLT to the ED will lead to improved patient flow, and a more positive experience for staff and families.

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