Child Life Assessment 1st Edition By Kathryn Cantrell, Cara Sisk, Brittany Wittenberg Camp
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About this ebook
Child Life Assessment" (1st Edition) is a groundbreaking textbook written by Kathryn Cantrell, Cara Sisk, and Brittany Wittenberg Camp. Released in October 2024 by Cambridge Scholars Publishing, it stands as the very first textbook entirely dedicated to psychosocial assessments within the child life profession. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Core Focus and Framework
The textbook is designed for both child life students and seasoned Certified Child Life Specialists (CCLS). It explores how robust psychosocial assessments directly dictate the success of therapeutic interventions. The material anchors itself on a cyclical care process: [1, 2]
  • Assessment: Gathering psychosocial, developmental, and cultural data.
  • Planning: Designing targeted coping and developmental goals.
  • Intervention: Executing therapeutic play, medical prep, and coping support.
  • Evaluation: Measuring outcomes and adjusting the care plan. [1, 2]
Target Challenges & Populations
The framework teaches professionals how to support children and families navigating high-stress environments: [1, 2]
  • Hospitalization: Managing acute medical trauma and unfamiliar environments.
  • Chronic Illness: Supporting long-term adaptation and illness management.
  • Life Transitions: Guiding families through developmental, physical, or social shifts. [1, 2, 3]
Book Structure
The textbook spans 456 pages and follows a logical professional progression: [1, 2]
  1. Foundations: Explores the history and theoretical evolution of child life assessment.
  2. Tools and Approaches: Provides evidence-based assessment matrices and clinical strategies.
  3. Settings and Populations: Tailors assessments to specific areas like the ED, ICU, outpatient clinics, and diverse cultural groups.
  4. Future Directions: Proposes paths forward for professional growth and standardizing clinical practices. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
  • Note: The book utilizes real-world case examples and professional viewpoints to ground these theories in daily practice. [1]
About the Authors
All three authors hold PhDs and maintain active clinical or academic ties: [1]
  • Kathryn Cantrell, PhD, CCLS: Associate Clinical Professor at Texas Woman's University; former pediatric psychologist.
  • Cara Sisk, PhD, CCLS: Assistant Professor at Tennessee Technological University with over a decade of clinical practice.
  • Brittany Wittenberg Camp, PhD, CCLS, CFLE: Child Life Program Development Coordinator at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. [1, 2]
Quick Reference Codes
Digital and print versions of the book can be found on platforms like VitalSource and Google Play Books using these identifiers: [, 2]
  • eTextbook ISBNs: 9781036411176, 1036411176, 9781036411169
  • Print ISBNs: 9781036454111, 1036454118 [1]

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