Comfort-First Support for Pediatric Blood Draw Anxiety

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Poke Pals was created to address a common challenge in pediatric care:
many children experience significant fear and distress around blood draws.

Parent coaching focuses on preparation, regulation, and meaningful involvement, helping children approach blood collection with greater predictability and confidence — and helping caregivers feel prepared and supported.

• Blood draws become long, emotional experiences
• Your child becomes overwhelmed before or during appointments
• You dread lab visits weeks in advance
• Your child is developing fear-based reactions to medical settings
• You feel unsure how to help

You’re not alone — and there is a better way to prepare.

Parent coaching adapts the same nervous-system–aware principles used in clinical education:
calm first, clear explanation, and meaningful child involvement.

My work is grounded in a simple framework:

• Calm the environment and expectations
• Explain what’s coming in a developmentally appropriate way
• Involve the child with choices and agency when appropriate

These principles reduce escalation and support long-term trust in medical care.

• Understand what to expect before arriving
• Use coping strategies that actually work
• Participate with choice and control
• Leave appointments feeling capable and proud
• Build confidence for future medical experiences

• Understanding your child: sensory triggers, learning style, strengths
• Custom tools: visual supports, social stories, coping plans
• Communication strategies: explaining procedures, role-play, medical language
• Behavioral approaches: exposure, reinforcement, regulation, distraction
• Working with your medical team: advocacy, accommodations, collaboration
• Long-term skills: confidence, self-advocacy, preparation, celebration

Parent coaching is personalized, one-on-one educational support delivered via secure video call — focused on helping you support your child.

These packages translate clinical training principles into individualized family support.

$150 | 60 minutes
Best for: One-time procedures or first-time coaching
Includes:

• One 60-minute virtual session
• Custom preparation plan
• Visual support recommendations
• Coping strategies toolkit
• Follow-up summary and email support

$495 | Four sessions over 4–8 weeks
Best for: Ongoing anxiety or multiple appointments
Includes:

• Four 45-minute virtual sessions
• Custom digital storyboards
• Personalized reinforcement plan
• Practice guidance between sessions
• Progress tracking and adjustments
• Session summaries and resources

$900 | Eight sessions
Best for: Complex medical histories, repeated procedures, or severe anxiety
Includes extended preparation support and high-touch guidance tailored to your child’s needs.

Not sure which option is right? We’ll talk it through together during your free discovery call.

1. Book a free discovery call (15 minutes)
   We’ll discuss your child’s needs and upcoming procedures. No pressure — just clarity.
2. Choose your package
   You’ll receive intake forms and scheduling details.
3. Complete intake
   Share information about your child’s needs, preferences, and goals.
4. Attend coaching sessions (virtual)
   Learn strategies, build tools, and practice skills together.
5. Practice between sessions
   Use the strategies at home and report back — we adjust as needed.
6. See progress
   Increased confidence, improved cooperation, and calmer appointments.

Parent coaching is educational support, not therapy or medical treatment.
I do not diagnose conditions or provide clinical therapy. Coaching complements care from your child’s healthcare providers.

For urgent medical or mental health needs, please contact your provider or emergency services.

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