Presented by Ping Ho, MA, MPH – Founder & Director The power of the arts goes beyond creativity—it is a profound tool for healing, emotional expression, and resilience-building in pediatric healthcare. This session will explore the Arts and Healing Initiative, highlighting how integrating the arts into child life practice can transform patient experiences, reduce anxiety, and enhance coping for children and families. Who This Course is For: Child life specialists looking to deepen their understanding of evidence-based, arts-integrated healing approaches to enhance their work with children in medical settings. What You’ll Learn:

• The science behind arts and healing—how creative expression impacts emotional and physiological well-being
• Practical strategies for incorporating visual arts, music, and movement into child life interventions
• Case studies and real-world applications of arts-based therapeutic approaches
• How to advocate for arts programs within healthcare settings to improve patient outcomes

Why This Course Matters: By leveraging the innate power of the arts, child life specialists can create meaningful, developmentally appropriate interventions that provide comfort, self-expression, and healing for children facing medical challenges. Join us for this inspiring session with Ping Ho, MA, MPH, and gain practical, actionable tools to integrate arts-based healing into your child life practice. Enroll today and discover new ways to support children through creativity! Domain: Intervention