Supporting Families Coping With Trauma, Illness, and Loss

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Services Provided

Child Life Service

Providing in-home and virtual support to children, teens, and parents coping with trauma, illness, and loss.

Child Life Service

Providing in-home and virtual support to children, teens, and parents coping with trauma, illness, and loss.

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Grief Support

Therapeutic grief services and resources for children and teens.

Grief Support

Therapeutic grief services and resources for children and teens.

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Workshops

Speaking engagements and hands-on learning opportunities for families, students, and professionals.

Workshops

Speaking engagements and hands-on learning opportunities for families, students, and professionals.

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Community Partnerships

Collaborating with community programs to bring child life services to families.

Community Partnerships

Collaborating with community programs to bring child life services to families.

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Why Child Life

Building children's resilience through therapeutic services in the comfort of their home.

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Child life specialists are recognized and supported by the AAP. Click here to learn more.

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Meet Shani

She is an experienced child life specialist with a compassionate heart. After several years in the hospital, she wanted to fill a gap in service within the community. She understands trauma, illness, and loss’s impact on the whole family. Parents and caregivers shouldn’t have to navigate these unknown and traumatic experiences alone. Having an empathic trusted guide can ease worries and strengthen resilience. Shani will create a therapeutic space to express and improve your family’s advocacy and coping skills.

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Set up a free 20-minute consultation with Shani to see if services fit your family’s needs.

Phone

916-303-3220

ShaniThornton@Childlifemommy.com

Location

Roseville, CA

Shani provides in-home sessions within the Placer County, El Dorado Hills, and Sacramento region. Virtual support is available for clients outside the area.

Testimonials

What Families are Saying

"Shani prepared my highly anxious 9yr old son for an upcoming surgery. She brought supplies of IV catheters to oxygen masks, so nothing was a surprise when he checked in for his appointment."

SarahParent of a child with medical fear

“My mother's passing was the most challenging death I have ever experienced. Shani knew precisely how to emotionally and mentally support my young children. She provided them with activities to understand what was happening while at the same time finding a way to express their feelings.”

CathyBereaved parent

"The child life services provided by Shani Thornton were a Godsend for us when we were at our most critical time with our son. Learning how to provide coping skills and advocate for our medically fragile son has given us the confidence to navigate the complicated world of medicine and special needs."

TonyaParent of a child with special needs

“I meet with Shani weekly over zoom to help me prepare my 3-year-old daughter for her upcoming medical procedures ranging from CT scans, ultrasounds, port accesses, blood draws, general anesthesia, lumbar punctures, overnight hospital stays, moving away from home and into a rental to be close to the hospital. Anytime I have a question about how to help my daughter cope or recommendations for play therapy that I can do, Shani has at least a handful of resources to help me each time. I am forever grateful to her for helping my whole family better cope with my daughter’s fight against leukemia.”

Alisonparent of chronically ill child

"My 5-year-old with sensory processing challenges was terrified of going to the dentist, let alone brushing his teeth. I called Shani, extremely overwhelmed by the thought of an upcoming dental cleaning. In just a few weeks, Shani equipped my son and me with the tools to conquer the dental visit and make it a positive experience that would leave my child confident of returning. We completed the dental cleaning and x-rays without anesthesia! I highly recommend Shani to anyone parenting a child with anxiety and sensory difficulties who feels overwhelmed by a medical or dental procedure. We will definitely be using her in the future."

Katieparent of child with dental fear

"The children absolutely love the hands-on learning. Shani presents the information in a caring and supportive way. It is obvious that she cares deeply about the well-being of children."

Amandakindergarten teacher

"I was so lost and stressed about how to help my child before finding Shani. My 11-year-old's shot phobia had grown so big that it was impossible to get her inside the building for vaccine appointments. Shani worked with her in the most creative and thoughtful ways to face this fear. She built a strong, trusting relationship with my child (in the comfort of our home) and brought tools and toys to the table that were perfect for addressing the issue and building her confidence. When the time came for a vaccine, Shani went with us to the appointment (I was so grateful for this) and worked for over an hour to support my child. Her patience, support, and loving approach was everything we needed."

Jenparent of child with needle fear

Upcoming Events

Free Student & Professional Webinar

Sponsored by:
Upedia
March 15, 2023, 9 am-10:15am

Webinar: Deepening the Therapeutic Approach through Bibliotherapy and Expressive Arts

Sponsored by:
New England Child Life Professionals
May 24, 2023, 4 pm-6:30 pm, PST 1.5 PDU

Sponsored by:
Fit4MOM Placer
May 8, 2023, 10:15am-11am, Loomis Basin Community Park South

Our Approach

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Diagnostic Observation

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Who we are

Building a brighter future for children, one step at a time.

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Science Based Research

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Holistic Approach

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Parent Report Support

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recommended resources

Publications

The Role of Child Life in the Community

It's Time for Your Checkup

Helping Children Cope With Grief and Loss

If you can laugh together, you can work together.

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Science Based Research

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Holistic Approach

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Parent Report Support

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Supporting Families Coping With Trauma, Illness, and Loss

child life mommy

Services Provided

Child Life Service

Child Life Service

Grief Support

Grief Support

Workshops

Workshops

Community Partnerships

Community Partnerships

Why Child Life

Building children's resilience through therapeutic services in the comfort of their home.

Certified Child Life Specialist

Evidenced Based Practice

American Academy of Pediatrics

Get Appointment

Need more help?

Meet Shani

Contact Today

Need More help?

Let's Connect

Testimonials

What Families are Saying

Upcoming Events

Our Approach

Who we are

Building a brighter future for children, one step at a time.

recommended resources

Publications

The Role of Child Life in the Community

It's Time for Your Checkup

Helping Children Cope With Grief and Loss

If you can laugh together, you can work together.

Testimonial

What they say about us

Need more help?

Payment Questions

Most Popular Questions

Services