Clinical Instructor-Child Life CLSmith@MissouriState.edu 417-836-8874 Park Central Office Building (117 Park Central Square) 305 Add to address book
Postal mail Missouri State University Childhood Ed and Family Studies 901 S. National Ave. Springfield, MO 65897
Details EducationMA, Human Development and Family Studies, 2005, University of Missouri-ColumbiaBA, Psychology, 2003, Graceland University TeachingCFD 306 Death, Separation, and LossCFD 353 Childhood Illnesses, Injuries, Diseases and DisordersCFD 354 Working with the Hospitalized ChildCFD 366 Preparation for the Professional InternshipCFD 510 Child Life Theory and PracticeCFD 562 Prevention of Child Abuse and NeglectCFD 610 Child Life Theory and PracticeCFD 662 Prevention of Child Abuse and NeglectCLS 705 Growth and Development: Infancy through Early ChildhoodSouth Africa Child Life Practicum Study Away Research and professional interestsMindfulness and self-regulationIncorporating principals of interpersonal neurobiology into child life practicePlayTrauma informed careTrust based relational interventions, also known as TBRIEthical support and development of international child life programs Awards and honorsAward for Excellence in Study Away Programming: Cultural Competence, Study Away Programs, February 2016