Music, Art and Animal Assisted Therapy Join for Treatment Although music therapy can be offered as a standalone service, it can also be offered as a cotreatment to many different modalities such as physical therapy, occupational therapy and art therapy. Bethany Pincus, a Board Certified Music Therapist, and Christina Auriemma, a Licensed Art Therapist, are providing combined music therapy and animal laying with a patient and assisted therapy sessions Professor her mom during an animal on P2 with facility dog, assisted/music therapy session. Professor. The goal is to bring relaxation, positive coping, emotional support, and verbal conversation surrounding a patient’s hospitalization. During these sessions, Christina guides Professor to lay with a patient on their bed, while Bethany plays grounding and holding music on the guitar. A patient could request songs for Bethany to play or to just listen and/or participate in art making provided by Christina. These sessions have been very successful and beneficial to patients and their families.
Plenty of Activities Fill the NICU The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) engaged in many enjoyable activities during the fall. First, the NICU received a generous caregiver package from a high school club named Bundles of Joy. This organization helps support and remind caregivers on the importance of taking care of themselves, according to Claire Pettengill, Certified Child Life Specialist. Additionally, the NICU hosted its first caregiver Halloween costume crafting event. Parents made their babies’ Halloween costumes for this special day. Finally, the lactation baking event relaunched for the first time since its inception in 2019. NICU caregivers learned how to bake lactation cookies and were also Claire Pettengill, Certified Child Life able to bond with other NICU Specialist, received items for the caregivers. NICU from Bundles of Joy.
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Holiday Celebrations Bring 2023 to a Close in The Zone The holiday season brought an avalanche of cheer and excitement to The Zone. From October's spooky frights to December's heartwarming celebrations, our patients and their families experienced unforgettable holiday fun. Halloween kicked off with our inaugural "Spooky Room," where patients and child life staff put the freight into their own medical teams. Nurses, therapists, caregivers, clinicians and other interdisciplinary team members all dared to be scared by their patients. The month of October culminated in our traditional Halloween party, a joyous celebration that left everyone in a festive fall mood. Thanksgiving brought a new twist to The Zone with our very own "Turkey Trot.” Patients, families and special guests decorated their own turkeys and raced them in a one-of-a-kind competition. December saw The Zone transformed into a winter wonderland, complete with festive decorations and heartwarming activities. Patients created thoughtful gifts for loved ones while celebrating and learning about Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa. Once again, caregivers enjoyed “shopping” for their children in the holiday shop; toys and gifts donated from community members and companies alike. Our caregiver event offered a special opportunity for parents and caregivers to wrap gifts for their hospitalized loved ones, spreading the holiday spirit throughout the unit. The holiday season in The Zone was a resounding success, proving that laughter, creativity and community can truly brighten even the most challenging times. We are grateful for the opportunity to bring joy and hope to our patients and their families, creating lasting memories that will warm their hearts throughout the year.
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