Welcome to our services

Minimize distress. Optimize coping with medical experiences.

Providing age and developmentally appropriate education, preparation, emotional support, and advocacy for children, teenagers, and their families during overwhelming medical experiences.

Parent and child in a hospital setting

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Handbook

Clinical Supervision for Child Life Specialist: A practical guide for Healthcare professionals, plus 6 supporting PDFs.

$30 CAD
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Clinical supervision service

Clinical Supervision

Support for Certified Child Life Specialists, interns, and students. First meeting free.

From $55 CAD
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Parents and caregivers service

Online Consultation

Virtual child life consultation for parents and caregivers. First assessment free.

From $50 CAD
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About Consulte Paideia

We use play and developmentally appropriate techniques to help children and teenagers understand medical experiences, reduce stress and anxiety, and promote overall well-being.

Our role is to guide families through difficult moments with preparation, coping strategies, and support that matches the child’s age and development.

Services & resources

  • Guidance for parents and caregivers within the context of illness or medical procedures
  • Support for teachers helping students facing illness
  • Clinical supervision for interns and students aligned with ACLP internship curriculum
  • Clinical supervision for Certified Child Life Specialists
  • Workshops and speaking engagements related to pediatric patients and clinical supervision
Clinical supervision

Clinical Supervision

A dynamic platform for continuous learning, self-awareness, and skill enhancement. The first consultation serves as an introduction and evaluation of needs.

Parents and caregivers

Parents & Caregivers

Support for families navigating diagnosis, illness, or procedures when a Certified Child Life Specialist is not available in their medical setting.

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About the owner

Helen Magdalinos is a Certified Child Life Specialist with 20 years of experience in a pediatric hospital in Montreal, Quebec.

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The handbook

Helen’s handbook provides an easy step-by-step guide to implementing clinical supervision in child life settings.

It includes the practical guide itself along with group and individual record-keeping templates, contracts, and evaluation forms.