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Christina Listernick
Certified Child Life Specialist, Franciscan Children's
Locations
Brighton
Behavioral Health Services (BHS)
30 Warren Street
Brighton, Massachusetts 02135
Brighton, Massachusetts 02135
Phone: 617-254-3800
Medical Services
Languages
English
Education
Undergraduate School
Boston University
Boston
MA
Graduate School
Boston University
2021
Boston
MA
Certifications
Association of Child Life Professionals
Professional History
Christina graduated from Boston University with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Human Development. She also received her master’s degree from Boston University in Child Life and Family Centered Care. Christina completed her clinical 600-hour internship at Tufts Children's Hospital on the Hematology/Oncology inpatient and outpatient units.
Christina's favorite part about Child Life is normalizing the hospital setting with therapeutic activities, special events, and holiday planning. She also enjoys teaching patients coping skills and empowering them to master their healthcare. Overall, Christina hopes to make the hospital experience more positive and comfortable for patients and families.