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Meet Brittany – Certified Child Life Specialist

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My name is Brittany Luther, and I have been a practicing Certified Child Life Specialist for almost 20 years. I have worked with infants, toddlers, children, adolescents, and family units my entire career. In the hospital setting, I have worked primarily in the Emergency Department and Inpatient Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant Units.

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“Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul—and sings the tune without the words—and never stops at all.”

- Emily Dickinson

While I have been fortunate to work and learn in a variety of settings as a Child Life Specialist, owning my private practice has been a dream come true. I am so thankful for the beautiful village and web of mentors and guides that led to the opening of this practice. I am hopeful that upon entering the space and in our work together, children, teens, and families are able to exhale and find a shimmer or sparkle of joy, even if they may be walking through a difficult season of transition, diagnosis, or grief.

Outside work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our 3 children. We enjoy time together outside in our neighborhood filled with trees and a babbling creek. Our two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Lucy and Sunshine, bring us great joy and love to chase squirrels and butterflies. My husband and I cheer for many soccer games, at swim meets in the winter and “summer swim,” and for Field Hockey in the fall. We love to travel, especially to tropical places where we can sink our toes in the sand. A beach walk with a cup of coffee and some seashell hunting is a most favorite pastime!

TRAINING

Undergraduate Training: 

  • Duke Children’s Hospital, Child Life Department 

  • Wake Forest Baptist Hospital 

Graduate School Training & Internship:

  • Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, Radiology and Pediatric Intensive Care Units 

  • The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Cardiology and Oncology 

Professional Memberships

National Alliance for Children’s Grief

Association of Child Life Professionals

AGES SEEN

  • Children ages 3+

  • Adolescents

EDUCATION

  • Master of Education in Child Studies with a Concentration in Pediatric Healthcare, Vanderbilt University

  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Human Services, Elon University 

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Testimonials

  • “When my five year old son was scheduled to have an outpatient procedure, I reached out to Brittany for guidance. While this procedure was relatively simple, I knew that my five year old needed to feel comfortable with it and reassured. Brittany delivered the facts in a way that my son could understand. Learning more information about his procedure helped him feel empowered and confident. He could not wait to share all he learned with his brother following his session with Brittany. The morning of his procedure he had a huge smile on his face and was happy to comply with all the staff he encountered that morning. I truly believe that meeting with Brittany made an incredible difference for him and helped everything go smoothly. Brittany is a true gem who has found her calling”

    —Charlotte Mom

  • “Brittany is a wonderful collaborator with the Child Life department at Novant Health. Being the child life specialist in surgery, it is incredibly helpful for my patients when they have met with Brittany first. Brittany is able to assess, build rapport, and teach me how to best help the patient cope when they are in pre-op the day of surgery. Recently, I had a 6yo patient come in for an endoscopy. Brittany learned all about this patient’s likes, triggers, and already present coping strategies in a way that is not possible for child life at the hospital to do in the short time they are in pre-op.  Her sharing this information with me allowed me to enhance the patient’s coping during his time in surgery tremendously, to the point where the patient did not show any ounce of fear from pre-op all the way through anesthesia induction. This was an incredible moment for not only the patient but his family as well. Having Brittany work with my patients is truly a game-changer!”

    —Allie, Child Life Specialist

  • “When we were faced with a cancer diagnosis for our 5-year-old daughter, Brittany graciously stepped in as a calming, safe person for us.  She worked one-on-one with our daughter to provide age-appropriate education regarding her body and new diagnosis. This prepared her for surgery, a hospital stay, and potential treatment she would need to endure. Not only did she help my daughter, but she also provided us, as parents, with information that gave us confidence to navigate the complicated medical world.  The guidance and encouragement she provided to our entire family was more helpful to our situation than I could ever express. When I think back on that dark time that our family walked, Brittany always comes to mind as a bright light.”

    —Charlotte Mom

  • “Thank you so much for providing such a wonderful experience for my class today! They couldn’t stop talking about how "Teddy Bear Hospital was the best!"  C described it as "magical," adding, "I get to take my own teddy home with me." Your efforts truly don’t go unnoticed. We are so grateful for the amazing opportunity you’ve given us. I, too, think it’s "magical." It was such a pleasure having you in our class, and I only wish the experience could have lasted longer! Thank you again for everything you do to make this so special for all of us.”

    —Kindergarten Teacher

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