As an allergy mental health expert, my emails share evidence-based information that you and your patients can apply in practical ways. At the same time, these emails are written in the same warm and relatable tone I use in all of my content. You'll feel as if we're sitting down, talking over a cup of coffee (or tea, since I'm not a coffee drinker)! And if you haven't visited my website, be sure to check out all of the evidence-based and life-impacting content that continues to help the allergy community find their *just right* balance between the overwhelm and quality of life. Subscribe so you don't miss any of this great content, including updates on my book (Navigating the Overwhelm of Allergy Parenting) to be published by Johns Hopkins University Press!
Online Health Groups
Hi Reader, Let's talk about online health groups. Inevitably, this topic comes up in my work with clients, as well as in my community presentations.....often. That's because research shows that many use online health groups and social media as a main source of health information. In fact, this Pew Research article shares the following related stats:
Sometimes the topic of online health groups comes up because someone is sharing something they've learned in an allergy group. Other times I bring it up to help someone evaluate whether the online groups they're a member of are impacting their food allergy management approach and/or allergy-related anxiety. But no matter why the topic comes up, when someone asks me if online health groups are helpful for those managing an allergic condition, my standard response is: Yes and no. You see, whether online health groups are helpful to someone or not depends on a lot of factors, and therefore, there's no definitive answer to be given. Rather, everyone needs to determine on their own how the online health groups they're part of impacts their allergy management. As such, below are (6) factors to consider in order to evaluate which, if any, groups are useful for you:
"Changing your mind doesn't make you a flip-flopper or a hypocrite. It means you were open to learning." This quote can be useful in remembering that it's okay to be flexible while managing allergies (even though anxious minds may not encourage it). It's okay to decide that you need to alter your approach, use different resources, and change online health groups. It means you are open to learning how to live life the way YOU want to even with allergies! Founder & CEO, The Food Allergy Counselor If you know others who would benefit from receiving The FAC's emails, please don't keep them a secret! Forward this email, this link to subscribe, or this link to past emails. And don't forget about ALL of The FAC resources on our website here to support you! Connect with The FAC on socials! |
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The Food Allergy Counselor
As an allergy mental health expert, my emails share evidence-based information that you and your patients can apply in practical ways. At the same time, these emails are written in the same warm and relatable tone I use in all of my content. You'll feel as if we're sitting down, talking over a cup of coffee (or tea, since I'm not a coffee drinker)! And if you haven't visited my website, be sure to check out all of the evidence-based and life-impacting content that continues to help the allergy community find their *just right* balance between the overwhelm and quality of life. Subscribe so you don't miss any of this great content, including updates on my book (Navigating the Overwhelm of Allergy Parenting) to be published by Johns Hopkins University Press!
Hi Reader, If you've read the last couple of Allergy Counseling Zone emails, you already know that I'm in the full swing of fall conference season, presenting to both provider and patient populations throughout North America this fall. That means my conference prep is your gain! Having already looked at the impacts food allergy has on key development and functioning within individuals and families in the last couple of emails, let's look through the third and final lens: the systems lens....
Hi Reader, With October comes Halloween - and a flurry of thoughts swirling around in the minds' of parents of kids with food allergies. "How should we approach Trick-or-Treating?" "Should I even let my child Trick-or-Treat?" "If we do, how do we balance safety and fun?" The truth is, the answers to these questions come from a shared decision-making process between parents, their child, and sometimes even the allergist. (I highly encourage you to call your healthcare team to ask safety...
Hi Reader, I am so excited to share this incredible news with you.... My debut book, Navigating the Overwhelm of Allergy Parenting is finally happening, and will be published by Johns Hopkins University Press! Here's the official announcement being shared on Publisher's Marketplace: "Tamara Hubbard, MA, LCPC, international speaker and allergy mental health expert, has signed with Johns Hopkins University Press to author a book offering Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-based guidance for...