Unearthing Lesser-known Professions: Child life therapist

“I had a patient who was quiet, timid, and super fretful during procedures, especially blood taking.
Over the years, I saw how she blossomed to an individual who expresses her ideas and coping plans
to the medical team. Her thoughts are validated by them, and they work together on treatment
plans.”
To Suraya, the main philosophy of a child’s life is empowerment. That is one of the reasons why she
decided to be a child life therapist. Here’s how Suraya makes an impact.
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Unearthing Unique Professions, part of the People of NUH feature, showcases a myriad of unusual
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