Amarens Matthiesen
Certified child life specialist and researcher with a PhD and master's in child and youth care, experienced working in children's hospitals across Canada and studying children's rights and psychosocial pediatric care.
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Apr 11, 2025 • 46min
33. Advocacy in Pediatric Health Care
Dr. Amarens Matthiesen, a Certified Child Life Specialist and researcher focused on children's rights and psychosocial pediatric care. She talks about centering children in health decisions. Topics include play-based methods, adapting participation for young or disabled children, rights frameworks like protection/provision/participation, and practical steps clinicians can use to improve equity and agency in pediatric settings.
