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Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

Nationwide Children's Hospital is accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) to provide Level I and Level II CPE, as well as Certified Educator Candidate programs.

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Grief Support Resources

Use these resources to help with grief, emotional support and financial support. You can also call the Nationwide Children’s Spiritual Care office at (614) 722-5250.

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Child Life Practicum

The Child Life Practicum is an introductory experience designed to familiarize the student with the hospital environment.

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Clergy and Faith Group Resources

The Spiritual Care Department is grateful for our clergy and faith group partners who provide care and support to the members of their community when they are hospitalized at Nationwide Children’s. In return, we are available as a resource to you and your community of faith.

Child Life Internship

Our Child Life internship provides clinical development through a systematic learning experience based on child life competencies.

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Resources for Surgery

Whether your child is preparing for an outpatient procedure or an inpatient hospital stay, the Child Life team at Nationwide Children's Hospital offers resources for your family.

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Apophysitis: Why Children Shouldn’t Play Through Pain

Apophysitis is an inflammation or stress injury to the areas on or around growth plates in children and adolescents. Apophysitis is usually caused by repetitive overuse activities like running, jumping, and throwing but can also occur as an acute injury with a fall or rapid, powerful movement.

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Establishing Bedtime Routine and Helping Your Child Fall Asleep

If you have a child who cries or calls out after they are put in bed, refuses to sleep in their own bed or insists an adult stay with them, you can use the following tips to help your child learn to stay quietly in bed until they fall asleep.

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Kidney Transplants and Donation: Having a Tough Conversation that Could Save a Life

Most parents feel overwhelmed and nervous to bring up transplant around others. It is important for caregivers to know that others want to help, but they cannot help if you do not let them know how.