{"id":2126,"date":"2026-04-11T04:05:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T04:05:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maryfreebed.com\/kids\/?page_id=2126"},"modified":"2026-04-30T01:35:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T01:35:34","slug":"child-life-specialist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.maryfreebed.com\/kids\/child-life-specialist\/","title":{"rendered":"Child Life Specialist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Why Mary Free Bed Kids?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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As a CARF-Accredited Pediatric Inpatient Rehabilitation Program<\/strong>, we provide expert, family-centered care designed to support the best possible recovery outcomes. Rehabilitation is essential after illness, injury, or surgery, and research consistently shows that beginning specialized care early can significantly improve a child\u2019s progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our accredited programs, seasoned clinical teams, and compassionate approach ensure that children and families receive the highest standard of support throughout their rehabilitation journey. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital holds a number of special accreditations from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities International (CARF). This voluntary but rigorous accreditation process is based on specific and comprehensive standards ensuring the highest-quality rehabilitation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CARF is an independent organization dedicated to providing reliable information to help patients and families make informed health care decisions. Consumers and medical professionals collaborate to develop the leading-edge standards by which providers are measured. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Every child\u2019s healing journey goes beyond medical care. Recovery is also an emotional journey; it\u2019s about regaining confidence and feeling safe while navigating illness, injury or disability. At Mary Free Bed Kids, our certified child life specialist plays a vital role in pediatric rehabilitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A child life specialist is a trained professional who focuses on the social and emotional needs of children and families as they face medical challenges. Through developmentally appropriate education, preparation and coping strategies, this specialist helps patients\u2014and their families\u2014feel empowered, informed and emotionally supported at every step of their care.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What is a child life specialist?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A child life specialist is an expert in childhood development, coping skills and therapeutic support who works with children and teens facing illness, injury, hospitalization or disability. Unlike programs that focus only on physical rehabilitation, child life specialists ensure that your child\u2019s emotional, cognitive and social needs are addressed alongside medical care. This helps make treatment experiences less stressful and more understandable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Certified through rigorous training in child development, psychology and therapeutic techniques, the child life specialist at Mary Free Bed Kids provides:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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