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The Food Allergy Counselor
Food allergy anxiety, mental health, mindset, and parenting tips from
licensed therapist, Tamara Hubbard, MA, LCPC
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Food Allergy Mental Health Tips for FAAW
May is not only Food Allergy Awareness Month but also Mental Health Awareness Month! Since the Food Allergy Counselor website focuses on...
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5 Reminders for Parents of Kids with Food Allergy-Related Anxiety
Those of us who are food allergy-knowledgeable licensed behavioral healthcare providers will inevitably get calls from parents seeking...
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Coping with Food Allergy Tragedies
Another food allergy-related tragedy recently populated our social media feeds. This story involved a teenage boy, all set to graduate...
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Accessibility to Food Allergy-Knowledgeable Behavioral Health Professionals (Survey Results)
The food allergy community continues to express a need to focus more on the mental/behavioral health needs of individuals and families...
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Navigating Valentine’s Day from a Nut Allergy Mom (and Clinical Social Worker)
When I think of Valentine’s Day growing up I think of the fantastic heart boxes filled with gooey chocolates my dad would get for me, my...
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Alternative Ways to Teach Kids About Food Allergies
Have you ever thought about how your child learns best? Maybe your child has been lucky enough to have a teacher that identifies learning...
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Adults & Food Allergies: Creating A Healthy Relationship
When we enter into a relationship with someone, many of us envision a fun-loving and exciting bond with a companion exhibiting qualities...
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When Family Members Don't Follow Food Allergy Rules
It's hard when friends don't understand or follow your family's food allergy rules, but it's even harder (and more disappointing) when...
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Navigating the Emotional Seas of Food Allergies
As a parent, there are days that are etched in your mind forever. The days your children were born. Their first words. Their first steps....
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