EDUCATION LINDSEY M. MURPHY 314 Gentry Hall, Columbia, MO 65211 MurphyLM@health.missouri.edu DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (in progress) Human Development & Family Studies University of Missouri-Columbia MASTER IN EDUCATION (December 2012) Educational & Counseling Psychology University of Missouri-Columbia BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (December 2008) Child and Family Development, emphasis in Child Life Missouri State University Magna Cum Laude honors Columbia, MO Columbia, MO Springfield, MO CERTIFICATIONS Certified Child Life Specialist (Child Life Council) Certified Trauma Practitioner (National Institute for Trauma & Loss in Children) TEACHING EXPERIENCE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI - COLUMBIA Columbia, Missouri Graduate Instructor, (January 2014 current) HDFS 2400: Essentials of Life-Span Development HDFS 4130/7130: Child Life Practicum HDFS 3800: Children s Play Graduate Teaching Assistant, (January 2014 May 2015) HDFS 2400: Essentials in Life-Span Development HDFS 3420: Early & Middle Childhood Development Per Course Instructor, (August 2013 December 2013) HDFS 4085: Introductory Child Life Experience MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY Per Course Instructor, (June 2011 December 2014) CFD 257: Middle Childhood Development CFD 306: Separation & Loss CFD 353: Childhood Illnesses, Diseases, & Disorders CFD 500: Child Life Theory and Practice CFD 562: Childhood Abuse & Neglect
PRESENTATIONS Murphy, L., Nees, K., Perlee, C. (submitted). Tornadoes, Wildfires, and Shootings: Child life services integrating into disaster relief services. Association for Child Life Professionals, Las Vegas, NV. Murphy, L. & Storey, H. (accepted). Incorporating Child Life into Disaster Relief Services: A qualitative look at role-transferability, motivations, barriers, and opportunities. Mountain West Child Life Association, Denver, CO. Murphy, L. & Nees, K. (accepted). Children s Disaster Services: Child-life specific disaster training and certification. Florida Association of Child Life Professionals, Tampa, FL. Murphy, L. (2014-2016). Child Life Specialist: A career for the health professions. University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO. Murphy, L, Ravert, R, Donnellan, M. (April 2015). Risk Endorsement & Evaluation: A developmental tasks perspective. University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO. Murphy, L. (Quarterly March 2011-July 2013). Child Life in the Division of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics: An Overview. Cincinnati Children s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH. Murphy, L. (March 2012). Supporting Children with Developmental and Behavioral Issues through Invasive Procedures in the Test Referral Center. Cincinnati Children s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH. Murphy, L., Range, K., Tyra, C., & Harper, L. (May 2012). Child Life & Interpreter Services: Enhancing the Experience for non-english Speaking Families. Cincinnati Children s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH. Murphy, L., Shamszad, K., Staab, J. (October 2012). Implementing Evidenced-Based Practice into Clinical Practice. Child Life Council, Webinar, Cincinnati, OH. Murphy, L. (November 2011). Child Life Specialist as a Career. Simon Kenton High School, Independence, KY. Zaleuke, L., Clark, K., & Shaw, K. (June 2010). Hit the Ground Running: A Panel Discussion of 1 st Year Child Life Specialists. National Child Life Council Conference, Phoenix, AZ. Zaleuke, L. (December 2008). Case Study: Non-accidental Trauma Treatment & Issues. Cincinnati Children s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH. Zaleuke, L., Clark, K., & Bennett, R. (December 2008). S.O.S Project: Supporting Our Siblings. Cincinnati Children s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH. PUBLICATIONS Murphy, L., & Manfra, L. (in progress). Child Life Services in Disaster Relief: A qualitative study exploring barriers to integration. Ravert, R., Murphy, L., Donnellan, M. (in progress). Risk Valuation across the Adult Lifespan: Results from a large US Sample.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Disaster & Community Crisis Center, (2016-current) Dr. Brian Houston, University of Missouri-Columbia SHED Grief Tools in Schools, (2016-current) Dr. Tashel Bordere, University of Missouri-Columbia Child Life Services in Disaster Relief: Barriers to integration, (2015-current) Dr. Louis Manfra, University of Missouri-Columbia Early Childhood Development and Learning Lab, (2014-current) Dr. Louis Manfra, University of Missouri-Columbia Lifespan Risk Assessments: Endorsements and Evaluations, (2014) Dr. Russell Ravert, University of Missouri-Columbia COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENT Child Life Council Graduate Accreditation Task Force (2014-current) Child Life Council Task Force 2020 (2012-2014) Child Life & Integrative Care Professional Inquiry Council, chair-elect (2012 2013) Cincinnati Children s Division of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics Quality Improvement Council (2011 2013) Cincinnati Children s Child Life Champion for FY11 hospital wide initiative The Patient & Family Experience, leader (2011-2012) Cincinnati Children s Child Life Outpatient Practice Council (2010-2012) Cincinnati Children s Child Life Department Strategic Plan Task Force Initiative 14, Goal 6 (Assessing and distributing resources based on patient vulnerability), leader (2011) Cincinnati Children s Child Life Department EPIC (charting) initiative, leader (2011) Great Lakes Child Life Conference Planning Committee (2010) Cincinnati Children s Emergency Department Professional Inquiry Council (2009-2010) Child Life Council Evidence Based Practice Task Force (2009) STUDENT SUPERVISION EXPERIENCE MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY Mentor students seeking a career as a Child Life Specialist (January 2009 December 2013) CINCINNATI CHILDREN S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER Preceptor for child life practicum student (Summer 2011) Co-preceptor for child life internship students (Fall 2011, Spring 2012) Cincinnati, Ohio
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE WOMEN S & CHILDREN S HOSPITAL Columbia, Missouri Child Life Specialist, PRN (January 2015 current) Facilitate therapeutic interventions based on thorough and ongoing assessments Communicate with staff both written and verbal regarding ongoing plans of care and patient needs MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY Per Course Instructor, Department of Childhood Education & Family Studies (August 2011 - December 2014) Develop and implement course curriculum for undergraduate students seeking jobs in a healthcare or child and family development related field Align curriculum with Child Life Council national certification standards Collaborate with instructors to ensure continuity and effective instruction management CINCINNATI CHILDREN S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER Cincinnati, Ohio Child Life Specialist II (January 2009 October 2013) Emergency Department, Division of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics Advocate for children and families by continuously collaborating and communicating with an interdisciplinary team in creating plans of care to support each individual s needs Empower and guide children and families to develop their positive coping skills during times of stress and help them utilize those skills during their healthcare encounters Educate and prepare patients and families at developmentally appropriate levels for healthcare related experiences Continuously assess and re-assess patient and family needs using both formal and informal practices Point of Care Scholar, Evidence Based Practice Research Program (January 2012 January 2013) Engage in intensive educational opportunities relating to research and evidence based practice processes and theories Develop & implement a formal evidence based practice research project in regards to professional growth and elevated clinical practices as a result of precepting students TRAINING EXPERIENCE CINCINNATI CHILDREN S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER Cincinnati, Ohio Child Life Internship Student, (September 2008 - December 2008), 600 hours Completed clinical rotations in the following inpatient & outpatient areas: Emergency Department, Transitional Care Center, Medical Surgical Unit, StarShine Hospice, Division of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics Worked directly with patients and families concentrating on fundamental child life skills including assessment, therapeutic interventions, and family-centered care Managed activity center program and supervised volunteers Collaborated with a team to developed a sibling support kit to send home that fosters sibling relationships, family communication & support outside the hospital
THE CHILDREN S HOSPITAL Denver, Colorado Child Life Practicum Student, (June 2007 - August 2007), 100 hours Observed Child Life interventions in the Emergency and Teen Departments Adapted therapeutic play activities to meet the physical and developmental needs of patients in group settings and at bedside Participated in special events including a prom for the Oncology Unit and a magic show in the Emergency Department Developed a brochure for the new hospital s Teen Department VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE CHILD LIFE DISASTER RELIEF Boonville, Missouri Board Member, (August 2016 - present) Provide input and decision making for the non-profit organization s functioning AMERICAN RED CROSS Columbia, Missouri Disaster Response Volunteer, (July 2016-present) Provided a safe environment for children affected by the flooding disaster to engage in childdirected therapeutic play experiences CHILDREN S DISASTER SERVICES Pacific, Missouri Flood Disaster Response Volunteer, (January 2015) Provided a safe environment for children affected by the flooding disaster to engage in childdirected therapeutic play experiences ANNIE S HOPE: The Bereavement Center for Kids St. Louis, Missouri Camp Courage Cabin Counselor Volunteer, (June 2008, 2009) Supervised and provided grief support for a group of 9-year old girls Created activities that facilitated the development of positive coping skills and supported children to grieve in a healthy manner PROJECT JOY: Healing through the Power of Play St. Louis, Missouri Volunteer, (October 2008) Empowered children and families through therapeutic play activities Promoted positive life skills by leading the Project Joy family pledge LOST & FOUND: A Place for Hope through Grieving Volunteer, (February 2008 - August 2008) Formed an activity book to assist with the children s grieving process while at home Created posters and discussion cards for group time CAMP BOGGY CREEK: A Hole in the Wall Camp Eustis, Florida Cabin Counselor Volunteer, (June 2006) Supervised a group of 8-10-year old children with HIV, AIDS, and other immunology diseases in daily camp activities Communicated with staff to create therapeutic and enjoyable experiences for the campers according to their present needs
ORGANIZATION INVOLVEMENT CHILD LIFE COUNCIL Member, (January 2006 - current) Graduate Accreditation Task Force (2014-current) Task Force 2020 (2012-2014) Evidence Based Practice Committee (2009) Child Life Conferences: 2008-2010 (Great Lakes), 2008 (Midwest), 2009, 2010, 2013, 2015 (National) NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR TRAUMA & LOSS IN CHILDREN Certified Trauma Specialist Clinical, (April 2012 - current) Completed educational courses including: ADHD & Trauma, Children and Trauma, The Adolescent Brain, Structured Sensory Interventions, MORE Structured Sensory Interventions, Zero-Three Trauma Interventions, Social Media & Trauma Practice making developmental trauma assessments and therapeutic plans as part of a healthcare team of interdisciplinary professionals Participated in National Practitioner s Assembly in 2011 CHILD LIFE DISASTER RELIEF Co-founder, Associate Director, & Board Member (January 2012 - current) Researched disaster relief needs in psychosocial care and began child life networking into disaster relief services Formed partnerships in disaster relief services to integrate child life specialists into network CHILD LIFE STUDENT ASSOCIATION, Missouri State University President and Founder, (May 2007 - August 2008) OPERATION SMILE, Missouri State University Event Planner, (August 2007 - August 2008) HONORS & AWARDS HDFS GSA OUTSTANDING GRADUATE STUDENT (2014-2015)