Focus is on identifying areas of stress that may be impacting on family function as it relates to the child with a disability. Training consists of core courses and lecture series, interdisciplinary practica experiences, journal clubs, research seminars, and supervised practice in clinical care, teaching and research. Students work directly with patients and their families around issues relating to hospitalization, chronic disabilities, family relationships, chronic sorrow, transitions, and others.
Students collaborate with community agencies and advocate for families.
The student is expected to contribute to departmental projects such as the annual Family Fair, the Family Centered Care Committee, the Family Resource Center, etc.