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    The Therapeutic Clown Program at Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital began in 2005 with one clown artist. In 2007, a second clown was added to form a clown duo. Over the next several years, the program expanded, with additional clowns hired, training established, and research conducted to measure the positive impact of clowns on patients and staff. The program grew to include regular training, supervision, and equal status among other hospital professions.

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    The Therapeutic Clown Program at Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital began in 2005 with one clown artist. In 2007, a second clown was added to form a clown duo. Over the next several years, the program expanded, with additional clowns hired, training established, and research conducted to measure the positive impact of clowns on patients and staff. The program grew to include regular training, supervision, and equal status among other hospital professions.

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    History of The Therapeutic Clown Program at Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

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    Marvin Thomas
    The Therapeutic Clown Program at Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital began in 2005 with one clown artist. In 2007, a second clown was added to form a clown duo. Over the next several years, the program expanded, with additional clowns hired, training established, and research conducted to measure the positive impact of clowns on patients and staff. The program grew to include regular training, supervision, and equal status among other hospital professions.

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    History of The Therapeutic Clown Program at Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

    2005
    Program is formed with clown artist Jamie Burnett as solo therapeutic clown artist.

    2007
    Jamie's wish for a therapeutic clown partner is granted; Helen Donnelly joins him in the persona of 'Dr.
    Flap' and the duo clown program model is instituted.

    2008
    Helen and Jamie present at Arts in Health conference in U.S.

    2007-2010
    Helen and Jamie represent their program at the former CATC/ACCT conferences.

    2010
    Manuel Rodriguez is hired as an 'occasional clown' in the persona of 'Nurse Polo' to cover absences.
    2010
    Regular artistic supervision is established in the form of visiting experts who shadow and give feedback.

    2010
    Helen and Jamie participate in ground-breaking research: quantifiably measuring the positive impact
    therapeutic clowns have on nurses, and on children who have difficulty communicating. CTV and The
    Globe and Mail cover these findings.

    2011
    Helen Donnelly shares this research at the first international Therapeutic Clown conference in Israel.

    2011
    Jamie Burnett dies after a lengthy battle with cancer. Manuel Rodriguez is placed in primary partner
    role.

    2012
    Suzanne Roberts Smith is hired as the 'occasional' clown in order to retain the duo model, covering
    absences in the persona of 'Junior'.

    2012
    The program commits to regular monthly artistic development training as well as bimonthly reflective
    practice/professional supervision. Helen joins the Professional Advisory Committee and the program has
    equal status to any other profession within the hospital.

    2013
    Helen creates the program's first Standard of Care, 'Responsibilities of the Therapeutic Clown' and is
    passed by the PAC. Helen receives leadership training to support her role as program clown lead. Helen
    accepts an additional role: that of an Ethics Facilitator.

    2014
    Helen invites former members of CATC as well as international guests and interested parties to Holland
    Bloorview, hosting an international symposium including issues of training, research and funding.
    Former CATC/ACCT members gather to transition into the Canadian 'Therapeutic Clown Network'.
    2014
    The team begins to film episodes of a future television show to be offered to inpatients and beyond:
    'TCTV' (Therapeutic Clown Television network).

    2014
    Helen is invited to Israel a second time, this time to train and collaborate with The Dream Doctors.

    2015
    The team hires a new primary therapeutic clown partner for Dr. Flap. Manuel Rodriguez joins Suzanne in
    'occasional' clown status. A documentary film begins, showcasing the process of hiring and training a
    therapeutic clown.

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