Articles by
The Food Allergy Counselor

Food allergy anxiety, mental health, mindset, and parenting tips from

licensed therapist, Tamara Hubbard, MA, LCPC

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Adolescent Food Allergy Management Transitions

Prepare your teen for young adulthood by learning more about the adolescent food allergy management transition and key skills to teach them.

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Stress Management Skills For All Ages

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

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What Research Data Says About Food Allergy Anxiety

Gain insight into the key points from a 2020 research study reviewing food allergy anxiety data from the past two decades.

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Unhelpful Allergy Beliefs

Learn strategies to help you navigate unhelpful allergy beliefs as they pop up in your mind.

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Understanding Allergy Parent Guilt

Understand what's at the core of allergy parent guilt and 5 empowering approaches to take for navigating it.

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The 6 Stages of Allergy Parenting Explained

In case you haven't had a chance to read this initial post introducing The 6 Stages of Allergy Parenting, here's a quick overview of...

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GROW Through Allergy Discomfort

Living with food allergies and other allergic diagnoses means experiencing emotional discomfort, since uncomfortable feelings such as...

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2021 FAAW Tips from the Food Allergy Counselor

Food Allergy Awareness Week (FAAW) 2021 may be over, but the education and advocacy efforts won't stop! Together, we will continue to...

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Tips for Managing Oral Food Challenge Anxiety

You've likely heard the term "oral food challenge" mentioned by your allergist or in online food allergy support groups. But if you...

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New Podcast: Exploring Food Allergy Families

I'm very excited about this announcement. Not only does it relate to topics I am passionate about, but it's also a resource that I think...

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Resources for Navigating Coronavirus Anxiety

By now, phrases like "social distancing" and "flatten the curve" are commonplace due to the current Coronavirus pandemic. Bombarded with...

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A Helpful Parenting Framework: Galinsky’s Stages of Parenthood

When a child receives a food allergy diagnosis, it's common for parents to feel overwhelmed. Worrying thoughts may fill parents' minds...

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Food Allergy Mental Health Thoughts & Thanks for 2019

CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT 2019 IS ALMOST OVER?! As this year comes to a close, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the past year and give...

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Food Allergy Thinking Traps Worksheet

Due to the positive feedback I've received for the Food Allergy Mindset worksheet I shared a few months ago, I've decided to publish...

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The Emotional Side of Food Allergy Treatments

Note: I'm not an allergist, so this piece should not be taken as medical advice. However, I'm a licensed clinical professional...

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Food Allergy Mental Health Worksheets You Can Use

Due to the positive feedback I've received for the Food Allergy Mindset worksheet I shared a few months ago, I've decided to publish...

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Two Ways to Help Kids Build Food Allergy-Related Self-Esteem

We're all familiar with the term self-esteem, but it can be hard to describe it in a concrete manner. In the simplest of terms,...

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Food Allergy Awareness Week Day 4: Food Allergy Anxiety Resources

Day 4: Food Allergy Anxiety Resources Anxiety isn't necessarily a bad emotion. Neither is stress. They can be useful feelings, driving us...

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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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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...

Food Allergy Anxiety, Mindset, and Parenting Resources

Articles by The Food Allergy Counselor

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The Food Allergy Counselor