Professional Resources
Wonders & Worries provides a wealth of resources for use by professionals. We hope you find them helpful and insightful.
WonderChat™ Webinars
WonderChats™ are always available to view for professional development at no charge.
Podcasts
WonderCast™ is a podcast that provides support for parents navigating chronic illness. Julie May, a seasoned child life specialist, hosts WonderCast and introduces assorted topics through candid discussions with guests experiencing different types of medical situations or professionals sharing insights.
Downloadable Documents
Feel free to download and freely distribute our comprehensive archive of resources geared specifically to help you support families in your community.
WonderVR®
Our growing suite of trademarked WonderVR® virtual reality solutions exclusively for professionals help you augment your therapeutic sessions with advanced technology tools.
Download the App!
W&W2Go™ for professionals provides clinicians supporting families during a parent’s illness with information to further guide and empower their work. Topics focus on strategies to optimize family communication and coping. Many topics are explored through six main categories: Communicating with Families, Caregiver Guidance, Support in the Hospital, Support in the School Setting, Grief Support, and Support for the Clinician. The app is available on both Apple and Android platforms.
Wonders & Worries Activity Book
by Crystal Wilkins (Author), Michele Martin (Author), Deanna Smith (Author), Lara Strickland (Author), Jordan Ruch (Illustrator), Adrianna Ortega (Illustrator), Maria Patino (Photographer), Abby Ann Williams (Photographer)
The activities compiled in this book provide ways of engagement with children impacted by illness, whether your clinicals goals are to build rapport, provide an outlet for emotional regulation and/or to help educate the child about illness. For clinicians not working within the realm of illness, activities are modifiable to the clients you serve.