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The Food Allergy Counselor

Each year during Food Allergy Awareness Week , I post daily on social media, and I usually have a specific theme for the content I post...

If you follow me on social media and/or receive my emails, then you've likely already heard the big news. But in case you missed it or...

Explore insights on food allergy anxiety, discover if it always signals something is unsafe, and learn how to gain perspective on it.

Learn how daily affirmations can help with managing food allergies, and begin developing your own.

What Uncertainty Is and How it Impacts You. The simplest definition of uncertainty is: Being uncertain or unsure about something. The...

Learn about the latest advisory on parental mental health and well-being, including key insights and tips to navigate today's parenting

Don't let food allergy anxiety hold you back! Learn how to manage it by having these two crucial conversations with your allergist.

Learn the difference between living in fear and experiencing fear when navigating life with food allergies.

Have you ever wondered if those managing food allergies have higher rates of eating disorders or disordered eating patterns?

Curious about food allergy counseling? Find answers to common questions from a licensed therapist and explore when therapy may be beneficial

Feeling burnt out from managing food allergies? Navigating food allergy burnout? Here are tips and insights to help you cope.

Discover if online health groups help or hinder food allergy management. Learn how to evaluate which online groups are best for you.

Can food allergy anxiety be contagious within online health groups? Learn 4 tips for navigating food allergy anxiety and stress contagion.

Wondering if parents can pass food allergy anxiety on to their kids? Learn ways to positively impact your child's anxiety response.

Have you ever felt self-blame for your child's food allergy diagnosis? Learn why guilt and self-blame show up, and how to respond to it.

In a recent FAC post, we explored  what stress is and how it differs from anxiety , with specific mindfulness-based approaches for...

Learn how to develop a food allergy-focused growth mindset.

Overcome food introduction anxiety with expert tips for parents and caregivers. Navigate fears and find joy in introducing new foods.

[May 2024 Update - Some of the resources mentioned within this article are now located on the Academy of Food Allergy Counseling's...

A common question asked in allergy support groups relates to how to move from fearing food allergies to confidently managing them. The...