Child Life Specialist can use the therapeutic powers of play to help clients prevent or resolve psychosocial problems and achieve growth; as well as, development. Many children can have misconceptions about why they are hospitalized. Using hands on experience during play can help clear up these misconceptions; in addition, to relieve anxiety for the children. Child Life Specialists use dolls and real medical equipment to allow children to familiar themselves, explore, plus gain a sense of control. In an environment in which things are threatening; as well as, out of their control, helping children achieve and maintain a sense of safety, along with well-being is a challenge to the Child Life Specialist, thus play can be an effective tool for
