ABSTRACT

In this chapter, Morgan Livingstone takes us to those last precious months, days and hours in the lives of three children. Along with her serious approach to play as a child life specialist, she guides and supports both the children and their families. She highlights the importance of play as a part of complete care for children of all ages facing end of life through diverse patient case studies that share her experiences as a community based child life specialist using playful approaches to serious matters that can be adapted by other creative professionals working with children facing similar challenges.