Join us at the Annual FACLP 2024 Conference for Child Life Specialists throughout Florida. During this event, you will have multiple opportunities to network and socialize with fellow CCLS and learn from those in our community. Register today to secure your spot at our 2024 Conference, the most anticipated FACLP event every year.
Explore the schedule for the 2024 Conference, spanning from Friday afternoon through midday Sunday. This exciting event offers multiple opportunities for you to engage, learn, and network with fellow members of the FACLP community. Join us for a series of informative sessions and engaging social events designed to give Child Life Specialists throughout Florida the opportunity to grow together.
| Friday, September 6, 2024 | |
| 5:30 – 7:30 pm | Networking Social |
| Saturday, September 7, 2024 | |
| 8:00 – 8:30 am | Welcome Address |
| 8:30 – 9:30 am | Opening Keynote (1 PDU) |
| Committing to Play: Embracing Therapeutic Play as an Essential Component of Child Life Practice“ | |
| Christina Brown, MS, CCLS (Domain III: Intervention) | |
| 9:45-11:15 am | Concurrent Session #1 (1.5 PDU) |
| Amplifying the Child Life Impact in Private Practice | |
| Sara Sefret, CCLS, ITDS Intermediate - (Domain III: Intervention) | |
| Enhancing the Organ Donation Experience: Child Life Specialist’s Impact in Organ Procurement Organizations | |
| Taylor Hinton, BS, CCLS Intermediate - (Domain III: Intervention) | |
| 11:30 am -12:30 pm | Concurrent Session #2 (1 PDU) |
| There’s No ‘I’ in ‘Bereavement’: Interdisciplinary Collaboration at End-of-Life in the Children’s Hospital Setting | |
| Ellie Smith, MS, CCLS and Tracie Herman, Chaplain BS, CCLS Entry - (Domain III: Intervention) | |
| Lesson in Leading (and Following) in Multi Leader Structures | |
| Sharon Breeding, CCLS Intermediate - (Domain I: Professional Responsibility) | |
| 12:30-1:30 pm | Lunch and Poster Session (1 PDU) |
| Program Development for a Community Based Non-Profit Organization Through a Child Life Lens | |
| Eliana Oro, Emily Zakrzewski and Amanda Williams Entry - (Domain 3: Intervention) | |
| 1:45-2:45 pm | Concurrent Session #3 (1 PDU) |
| Transitioning from Textbooks to Clinical Practice: Applying Theory to Real Life Scenarios | |
| Salika Bosler, MSA, CCLS, CIMI and Michelle Ball, MS, CCLS, CIMI Entry - (Domain II: Assessment, Domain III: Intervention) | |
| Integrating the Arts in Pediatric Healthcare | |
| Nate Buursman, MS, CCLS, Amanda Ablan, MS, CCLS and Brittany Joseph, MS, RD, CSP, LDN Intermediate - (Domain I: Professional Responsibility, Domain III: Intervention) | |
| 3:00-4:00 pm | Concurrent Session #4 (1 PDU) |
| Supporting Adolescents Who Have Been Exposed to Violence | |
| Jennifer Fieten, MS, CCLS Intermediate - (Domain 1: Ethics) | |
| S.T.A.R. (Sensory Tactile Auditory Rockstars) Program | |
| Kari Kletter, BS CCLS II, Trish Polito, CCLS, and Robin Mack, CCLS Entry - (Domain II: Assessment) | |
| 4:15-5:15 pm | Concurrent Session #5 (1 PDU) |
| Adapting Child Life Interventions with Emerging Technology | |
| Katherine Silva, CCLS Entry - (Domain III: Intervention) | |
| Child Life in Nonprofit: Applying Your Skills Beyond the Clinical Setting | |
| Beth Jativa, CCLS, CIMI and Susan Lee, CCLS Intermediate - (Domain I: Professional Responsibility, Domain III: Intervention) | |
| 6:00-7:30 pm | Social Event |
| Sunday, September 8, 2024 | |
| 8:00-8:30 am | FACLP Town Hall |
| 8:30-9:30 am | Closing Keynote (1 PDU) |
| In Pursuit of Progress: Inquiry and the Child Life Professional | |
| . Jessika Boles, PhD, CCLS Entry - (Domain I/Task I: Ethics, Domain I: Professional Responsibility) | |
| 9:45-11:15 am | Concurrent Session #6 (1.5 PDU) |
| Bridging Language Discordance: The Power of Play | |
| Susan Simonian, PhD, ABPP and Morgan Ford, MS, CCLS Entry - (Domain I/Task I: Ethics, Domain III: Intervention) | |
| It’s Our Honor - Creating a Comprehensive Intervention to Honor Organ Donors | |
| Erin Egan, MS, CCLS and Alyssa Palsis Lendic, MS, CCLS Intermediate (Domain III: Intervention) | |
| 11:30 am-12:30 pm | Concurrent Session #7 (1 PDU) |
| Growing through Grief: Creating Strategies and Best Practices for Supporting Children and Families during Bereavement | |
| Christina Boyle-Anderson, CCLS, Nanette Whitehead, CCLS, Kelsey Stephany, CCLS and Elizabeth Webb, CCLS Intermediate - (Domain II: Assessment, Domain III: Intervention) | |
| Child Life on Standby: Getting Everyone Onboard with Difficult Conversations | |
| Nicole Boik, MS, CCLS Intermediate (Domain 1/Task 1: Ethics) | |
View a list of our sponsors whose generous support makes it possible for FACLP to host this conference. These organizations play a crucial role in bringing together our community, helping us provide Child Life Specialists throughout Florida with valuable resources and networking opportunities. Take a moment to learn about these key contributors and the innovative work they do. We extend our gratitude to each of our sponsors for their support in helping us make the lives of those in need easier.
Don't miss out on the exclusive learning experiences and networking opportunities awaiting you at the FACLP 2024 Conference. By registering today, you secure your spot at an event designed for Child Life Specialists throughout Florida. Engage with industry leaders through thought-provoking sessions and connect with other CCLS who share your passion and dedication. This conference is more than just an event; it's an opportunity to expand your knowledge, exchange ideas, and build lasting relationships.
The deadline for submitting abstracts for this conference has passed. For details on future submission opportunities, please contact conference@faclp.org.
