Honest Reflections

3 Questions to Ask When You Can't Do It All

3 Questions to Ask When You Can't Do It All

Allie Jones, CCLS

After a full day of work, I slumped into my chair for the first time that day, my feet aching and my mind drained. I slowly reached over to my...

3 Questions to Ask When You Can't Do It All

Allie Jones, CCLS

After a full day of work, I slumped into my chair for the first time that day, my feet aching and my mind drained. I slowly reached over to my...

Meet "Worry Pink"

Meet "Worry Pink"

Allie Jones, CCLS

“She won’t tell me what is bothering her. But I know she is scared to be here in the oncology clinic. Look at her.” A mom tearfully told me. Her...

Meet "Worry Pink"

Allie Jones, CCLS

“She won’t tell me what is bothering her. But I know she is scared to be here in the oncology clinic. Look at her.” A mom tearfully told me. Her...

The Pendulum of Pride: 5 Steps toward Greater Humility as a Child Life Specialist

The Pendulum of Pride: 5 Steps toward Greater H...

Allie Jones, CCLS

I am going to write an especially vulnerable blog today.  My confession can feel uncomfortable.  And it isn’t an attractive side I like to display. As I have written about...

The Pendulum of Pride: 5 Steps toward Greater H...

Allie Jones, CCLS

I am going to write an especially vulnerable blog today.  My confession can feel uncomfortable.  And it isn’t an attractive side I like to display. As I have written about...

Your True Identity: 3 Reflections from a Stay-At-Home Child Life Specialist

Your True Identity: 3 Reflections from a Stay-A...

Allie Jones, CCLS

Perhaps you have listened to the final podcast episode of the “Guided Reflections for Healthcare Heroes: Finding Your True Identity”. Perhaps not? Listen to it now!  Little behind the scenes...

Your True Identity: 3 Reflections from a Stay-A...

Allie Jones, CCLS

Perhaps you have listened to the final podcast episode of the “Guided Reflections for Healthcare Heroes: Finding Your True Identity”. Perhaps not? Listen to it now!  Little behind the scenes...

Dear Nurse, Thank You.

Dear Nurse, Thank You.

Allie Jones, CCLS

Dear Nurse, I see you. I see how much you care.  You pursued this profession out of a heart to humbly serve others in their greatest need. In the most...

Dear Nurse, Thank You.

Allie Jones, CCLS

Dear Nurse, I see you. I see how much you care.  You pursued this profession out of a heart to humbly serve others in their greatest need. In the most...

6 Ways to Manage Conflict with a Child Life Volunteer

6 Ways to Manage Conflict with a Child Life Vol...

Allie Jones, CCLS

I am the type of person who likes to fly under the radar when it comes to conflict. It is uncomfortable and I get sweat stains on my shirts as...

6 Ways to Manage Conflict with a Child Life Vol...

Allie Jones, CCLS

I am the type of person who likes to fly under the radar when it comes to conflict. It is uncomfortable and I get sweat stains on my shirts as...