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The heroic role of a child life specialist

March 30, 2020 by Sydni Moore

Grace Pipkins poses outside Mercy Kids Children's Hospital.

There is power in deep breathing. It's a coping mechanism Missouri State graduate student Grace Pipkins keeps in the toolbox of her mind. It led to one of her favorite moments during her training to become a child life specialist. She was working with a patient, completing a practicum in Cape Town, South Africa, when it happened. “While working with this boy, I could … [Read more...] about The heroic role of a child life specialist

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