The aim of this skills workshop is to introduce attendees to concepts of Play and two techniques in managing procedural fear and pain in children and adolescents: mindful distraction and guided imagery.Effective communication is essential in assessing and managing procedural fear and pain.   Attendees will learn how therapeutic play can be used to prepare the child and parent as well as in the heat of the moment.  The emphasis will be on ‘take home’ skills and techniques for immediate application across disciplines.Attendees will engage in a group mindful distraction exercise and observe a demonstration of guided imagery.  Clinical application will be presented in video of the techniques during procedures with children.  Potential apprehension around taking the first steps in applying the techniques will be addressed.  Attendees will pair up and practice guided imagery and then swap so both have a chance at guiding and being in imagery.The workshop will conclude with a group discussion on attendees’ practice in the workshop and any questions or concerns about applying the techniques in the clinical setting.