piaget’s first stage of cognitive development
sensorimotor
6 substages of the sensorimotor stage
reflexes
primary circular
secondary circular
coordination of secondary circular
tertiary circular
symbolic thought
sensorimotor
learn about the world through the senses
piaget’s second stage of cognitive development
preoperational
preoperational
symbolic thought, egocentrism, animism, conservation, centration
piaget’s third stage of cognitive development
concrete operational
concrete operational
logical thought, conservation
piaget’s fourth stage of cognitive development
formal operations
formal operational
inductive, deductive reasoning, abstract thought
erikson’s stage of psychosocial development from birth-1
trust vs. mistrust
erikson’s stage of psychosocial development from 1-3
autonomy vs. doubt
erikson’s stage of psychosocial development from 3-6
initiative vs. guilt
erikson’s stage of psychosocial development from 6-12
industry vs. inferiority
erikson’s stage of psychosocial development from 12-18
identity vs. role confusion
scaffolding
assist learners in completing tasks beyond their current ability, remove as skills are developed
zone of proximal development
what a learner can do without help and what they can achieve with guidance or instruction
attachment theory
the emotional bonds between infants and caregivers
secure attachment
childs need’s are tended to, able to explore the world, builds trust and safety, promotes positive social and emotional development
insecure attachment
a child’s needs are not tended to, fear of the world and people, can cause avoidant, anxious, or disorganized attachment
what are the attachment styles?
secure, anxious, avoidant, fearful
anxious attachment
fear of abandonment, excessive need for reassurance, and difficulty trusting others
avoidant attachment
individuals avoid close relationships and emotional intimacy, often displaying independence and self-reliance
fearful attachment
a mix of anxious and avoidant behaviors in relationships, often stemming from past experiences of inconsistent caregiving
principle #1
hold paramount the welfare of the children and families
principle #2
maintain objectivity, integrity and competence in fulfilling the mission, vision, and values of child life
principle #3
individuals shall have an obligation to serve children and families, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, economic status, values, national origin, or disability
principle #4
respect the privacy of children and families, shall maintain confidentiality of information
principle #5
promote effectiveness of the child life profession by continuous efforts to improve professional services and practices
principle #6
seek knowledge and skills that will enhance their understanding of all issues affecting the children and families they serve
principle #7
those involved in study and research shall guided by scholarly inquiry, and shall recognize their responsibility for ethical practice in research
principle #8
engage only in qualified areas, not to represent themselves otherwise, make appropriate referrals with regard for the competencies of health team or community
principle #9
act with respect for the duties, competencies and needs of their colleagues, shall maintain integrity in all interactions with employers
principle #10
use integrity to amend interferences with, effectiveness, objectivity or situations that can negatively impact the children and families they serve
principle #11
recognize that financial gain should never take precedence over services
principle #12
individuals training others shall teach ethical professional values and provide optimal learning experiences
principle #13
refrain from illegal conduct
competencies (EC)
assess and meaningfully interact with children and their families
provide a safe, therapeutic and healing environment
assist children and families in coping with potentially stressful events
continuously engage in self-reflective professional child life practice
mission statement
reduce the negative impact of stressful or traumatic life events and situations that affect the development, health and well-being of children and families.
embrace the value of play as a healing modality to enhance the optimal growth and development of children through assessment, intervention, prevention, advocacy, and education
vision statement
meet the needs of infants, children, youth and families in times of stressful or traumatic life events and situations.
the philosophy and practice of child life will be applicable to any health care setting and transferable to other environments or situations in which the potential for infants, children and youth to cope, learn and master is placed at risk.
the services provided by the child life profession will be holistic and will utilize applied child development and family systems theory.
the objectives of such services will be to minimize the negative impact of situational disruptions while maintaining individual growth and development and family relationships.