Angie Biersach joins us to discuss how we can better support individuals and families who are going through difficult times. As a child life specialist, Angie shares practical ways to offer support, lead with empathy, and build meaningful partnerships with those in need. Dave and Angie also explore how these same principles can be applied in the workplace to better support employees who may be facing challenges in their personal lives.
Bio:
Families often need more than information alone—they need practical guidance, emotional support, and strategies that fit their unique situation. Beaumont Consulting works alongside children, parents, and caregivers to provide family wellness coaching that supports healthy communication, emotional resilience, child development, and confidence through life’s transitions.
Angie Biersach has previously served families and staff through programs at Wisconsin Women’s Health Foundation, Ozaukee Family Services, Wisconsin Early Childhood Association, Harry and Rose Samson Jewish Community Center, March of Dimes, and Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin’s Level One NICU.
Her specialties include certified child life support, family life education, infant massage instruction, advanced bereavement facilitation, trauma counseling, and wellness coaching. Angie also mentors and supports other professionals, contributes to healthcare journals, parenting blogs, and wellness newsletters, and speaks to groups both in person and virtually.
Angie brings extensive experience in supporting children and families with the psychosocial aspects of healthcare and life transitions, using play, modeling, and education grounded in child development, family coping, and resilience.
She has served families and staff through programs at:
- Wisconsin Women’s Health Foundation
- Ozaukee Family Services
- Wisconsin Early Childhood Association
- Harry and Rose Samson Jewish Community Center
- March of Dimes, Milwaukee market
- Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin (Level One NICU as NICU Family Support Specialist)
Her work includes guiding children of all ages and abilities and their families to better understand medical procedures and diagnoses, while encouraging the use of positive coping skills throughout life—from birth to end-of-life care and bereavement support.
This support may include helping children prepare for surgery or hospitalization, supporting siblings during healthcare challenges, assisting families coping with chronic illness, and creating age-appropriate ways for children to process difficult emotions and experiences.
Certifications and Specialties Include:
- Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS), Association of Child Life Professionals
- Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE), National Council on Family Relations
- Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI), International Association of Infant Massage
- Advanced Bereavement Facilitator training
- Trauma counseling certificate, UW-Milwaukee
- CPR/AED and First Aid (infants/children/adults)
- Tobacco Treatment Specialist (TTS-in training) Mayo Clinic
- Substance Use Disorder Specialist (SUDS-in training) University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Pursuing Infant Mental Health Specialist endorsement, WI-AIMH 2024
Angie also mentors and supports professionals, contributes to healthcare journals, parenting blogs, and wellness newsletters, and speaks to groups both in person and virtually. Her work combines education, compassion, and practical support to make a meaningful difference in the lives of families.”
Get In Touch:
Angie Biersach LinkedIn Profile
Tip of the week:
Envision your day through the eyes of a 5-year-old – imagination, play, curiosity.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5T0qPP30ys