Papers
I completed my master's thesis on neighborhood safety, access to outdoor play, and long-term health and functioning outcomes
Here, you will find my current philosophy of child life. I look forward to revisiting and revising the contents of this philosophy throughout my child life journey.
I have authored an article on developmental considerations when discussing death with children, published in Pediatric Nursing
Here, you will find my paper on the role of patient- and family-centered care in ameliorating stress and promoting positive clinical outcomes
Here, you will find my research proposal for a study exploring the relation between doctor-parent communication and pediatric health-related quality of life
Here, you will find my paper exploring theory and research pertaining to parental participation in the care of hospitalized children
Presentations
Here, you will find my thesis defense presentation, detailing the background and findings of my study
I recently co-presented a guest lecture on the impact of hospitalization on adolescents and the role of child life in supporting this patient popualtion
Following a semester of studying Child Development & Diversity in Copenhagen, I presented on Danish and American perceptions of play and childcare