Sarah Daniels, PhD, CCLS
Certified Child Life Specialist
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Sarah Daniels, PhD, is a certified child life specialist working in a remote research role for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Daniels received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Rhodes College, and both master’s and doctoral degrees in educational psychology and research from the University of Memphis. Her research and quality-improvement interests include projects that evaluate the feasibility, efficacy, and role of child life services in the hospital setting. Daniels enjoys exploring trends in technology use and youth development, psychosocial aspects of adolescent and young adult oncology, and mixed-methods research design. She is a member of the Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP) Research Fellows and volunteers for the ACLP Journal Committee as a member of the Review Board for the Journal of Child Life: Psychosocial Theory and Practice.
Posts by Sarah Daniels
A Moment for You: Relax with Podcasts at the Hospital
July 9, 2025Podcasts are a great way to take time for yourself while you are in the hospital. Discover podcasts that bring comfort, connection, and distraction.
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Should I Share My Cancer Diagnosis?
April 4, 2022Family and friends may have questions about your cancer diagnosis, but you can set boundaries on how that information is shared. It is important to feel prepared about when, how, and what to disclose about your cancer experience to others.
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