Aspen Thompson
College of Family and Consumer Sciences
M.S. Child Life Student, Graduate Research Assistant
Aspen Thompson is an aspiring certified child life specialist with a passion for therapeutic programming for hospitalized children experiencing poverty, child development interventions for military families, and innovative advancements in pediatric care.
Education
| Degree | Field of Study | Institution | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.S. | Pre-Clinical Public Health | Liberty University | May 2021 |
| Minor | Christian Leadership | Liberty University | May 2021 |
| M.A. | Human Services Counseling: Marriage and Family Studies | Liberty University | December 2022 |
Research
Current research interests include the following:
Creative strategies for integrating therapeutic, coping, and grief/loss support interventions with military family programs
Outreach and educational events to increase health literacy within low socioeconomic communities
Addressing burnout and compassion fatigue among child life professionals and other pediatric care team members
Benefits of child life team involvment in pediatric hospital administration - encouraging leadership development for child life professionals
Job Description
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