In addition to Kelsey’s clinical work as a dual certified child life specialist and licensed clinical professional counselor, she has developed various methods for delivering specific types of difficult information to children. The first of these methods is The Dot Method, which is an intervention designed to educate children about cancer using honest, age-appropriate language and a play-based approach. The workbooks are intended to be used by children and a trusted adult together. The tools can be used in various settings, from healthcare environments to therapy to home.

Kelsey is currently working on The Dot Method in Spanish and just released The Y Method - an interactive tool to teach kids about food allergies and immunotherapy.

Interested in sharing your child’s work and seeing how others cope and learn using the Method Workbooks? Take a photo of your child’s drawing, upload it to social media, and tag it with @childlifetherapist and @themethodworkbooks.