Children experiencing the serious illness or death of a loved one often face profound emotional and developmental challenges. When these experiences occur in adult medical settings, families may have limited access to child-specific psychosocial support, leaving caregivers uncertain about how best to help their children cope. This presentation, Collaborating with Caregivers to Support Children through a Loved One’s Serious Illness or Death, highlights the role of Certified Child Life Specialists (CCLS) in bridging this gap through developmentally appropriate education, emotional support, and grief interventions for children across all stages of the illness and bereavement process.
