Mishael Erin Deighton
Certified Child Life Specialist at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital
Mishael Deighton is a Certified Child Life Specialist who supports children and families at Yale Child Abuse Clinic. She holds a BS in Human Development and MS in Child Life and Family-Centered care from Wheelock College. Since becoming certified in 2010, she has supported children and families across a variety of settings, including Birth to Three, special education, children’s ministry, and both inpatient and outpatient medical environments. Mishael believes play is for everyone and is essential for nervous system regulation and overall well-being. Outside of work, she enjoys playing with her niece and nephew, chasing sunsets, exploring nature, and seeking out creative, cozy, whimsical opportunities for connection.
Workshop
Sessions
Shake it Off: Play Away the Stress
Child Abuse Professionals are faced with difficult situations daily. We will define burnout, discuss ways that our jobs handle different traumatic experiences, and how we cope with them. Audience members will identify ways to cope with stress in the moment as an individual and as a team. We are looking at the multidisciplinary team members toolkits and adding tools of play. This will be an interactive session, and everyone should come ready to play!