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Riding the Wave: Children’s Literature as a Tool During Diagnosis
I am a graduate student at the University of Pittsburgh and candidate for graduation with a Master of Science (MS) degree. With plans to become a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS), I am studying Applied Developmental Psychology (ADP). The ADP MS program requires students to successfully complete a Capstone Project in the second year at a Read more
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What’s Buoying Me
About a year ago, one of the podcasts I listen to sometimes titled their episode “What’s Buoying You?” and I’ve thought about buoys ever since. The hosts recorded on a hard day and acknowledged the rough waters of the day, but also made a point to list their buoys: basically the things lifting them up Read more
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Ride the Wave Holiday Sale
Ride the Wave paperback copies are on sale for $7.77 on Amazon through the end of the year! Profits from books sold on Amazon through the end of the year will be donated to… Read more
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About: The Main Character
I’m really proud of my book (my book! my book! that’s still so exciting to say) and I love telling the story behind it. It starts with… Read more
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About: Nurse Delaney
The nurse in the book is inspired by a combination of a few great nurses in my life, but most of the inspiration comes from my friend, Delaney. Delaney Ann “Laney” Brown was one of my closest family friends growing up. Our… Read more
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