Wanda R. Baker, MSN-IH, RN is a Clinical Nurse Specialist with the Pediatric Palliative Care Service at the IWK Health Centre. She is also in private practice. For many years she has integrated mindfulness practices and clinical hypnotherapy into her care of children and families facing the challenges associated with acute, chronic and life-threatening conditions, in the hospital, home and private practice settings. Her care of children and families includes promoting health and well-being within the healthcare team through the practice of mindfulness and other self-care modalities.