Lisa McWhorter
Lisa McWhorter, MS, CCLS, CPMT
Lisa is a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS), active duty military spouse and mom of three busy boys. Lisa has been a CCLS for 14 years and counting and has worked in several different settings ranging from hospice to rehab to non profits as she and her family have moved up and down the east coast and overseas twice due to military orders! Lisa is passionate about bridging the gap between civilian and military worlds by bringing child life services and resources to the military connected community. Lisa is currently living overseas and loves anything outdoors (especially the beach), spending time with friends and family, cooking and traveling.
How to Prepare Your Child for Surgery
Summer is here! Probably not what you would think of as far as summer plans go, however, if your kiddo needs surgery over the summer… here are some tips and tricks for you and...
Deployment and PCS Resources for Military Kids
April is month of the military child!
As a certified child life specialist (CCLS) I use play and bibliotherapy to help children cope with stressful medical situations. This can absolutely be applied to the military...
Love and Loss: Helping Children Grieve
How do we help our children navigate something as complex as grief?
This can be a scary notion for a lot of adults. It can feel uncomfortable and bring up our own feelings and...
The Magic of Child Life Specialists
March is child life month! The field of child life is small, but mighty and over the years we have expanded from strictly working in hospitals to now working in the communities, dental offices,...
Create Your Own Coping Kit
Have you ever put together a coping kit for your family? Maybe you had a bag of children's toys in your car for similar uses without even realizing it. When heading to a dentist...