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If you've ever experienced an allergic reaction, or witnessed your child experiencing one, then you're likely familiar with how it can feel afterwards - once the reaction is over. These emotions and thoughts may include feelings such as fear, worry, sadness, or even guilt, and explorations to try and understand what happened in order to prevent it from happening again. For some, they may process through this phase quickly, while others take longer. Some may even find themselves becoming stuck along the way, unable to find their way back to navigating food allergies confidently. New podcast episode on this topic!In episode 9 of the Exploring Food Allergy Families podcast, I'm joined by fellow allergy-informed clinician, psychologist Fawn McNeil-Haber, PhD. Together, we explore common feelings and thoughts that many may feel for days, weeks or even months after a reaction. We explore how those emotional reactions may lead to common behavioral changes and actions. Additionally, we share strategies to help people through this while on the journey back to confidently managing food allergies. [These tips may be helpful for parents and allergic kids, teens, and adults]. 
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| T.R.A.C.E. Post-Anaphylaxis Tips PDF - Tamara Hubbard, LCPC |
| I.D.E.A.L. Problem-Solving PDF - Tamara Hubbard, LCPC |
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The latest podcast episode of Exploring Food Allergy Families was inspired by stories I've read about within food allergy support groups, experiences my clients (and I) have had, and of course, Brene Brown! You truly can't explore the topic of vulnerability without including what Brene's research has unveiled.
Vulnerability felt like an important topic to begin discussing because the truth is, we will all feel feelings of vulnerability throughout our lives. When we fall in love. When we put ourselves out there for others to see. And of course, when we navigate life with food allergies or other allergic conditions.
This 15-minute episode covers the following aspects of vulnerability:
- The standard definition versus Brene Brown's definition
- HOW and IF weakness plays a role in vulnerability
- Real life examples from Brene's research
- What role time plays in vulnerability and lack of confidence in managing allergies
- Food allergy-related vulnerability examples
- 5 steps to work WITH vulnerability rather than AGAINST it
You can find Episode 03 here. Missed the other episodes covering the intro to the podcast (4 mins), and what survey responses from 90 food allergy dads revealed (26 mins)?
Find them here via the podcast website, or find Exploring Food Allergy Families on your favorite podcast app!
Find them here via the podcast website, or find Exploring Food Allergy Families on your favorite podcast app!
Additionally, below is the "Take Home Challenge" handout associated with Episode 03, which can also be found in the "Exploring Food Allergy Families Podcast - Take Home Challenge" section of the Food Allergy Mental Health Resource page.
And while it may be tempting to just read the handout without listening to the episode, the additional context within the episode is extremely helpful as well!
And while it may be tempting to just read the handout without listening to the episode, the additional context within the episode is extremely helpful as well!
| 5 Steps to Navigate Vulnerability & Food Allergies (Handout) |
As a family therapy-trained licensed therapist, I often find myself wondering about the systems in which we live. The family system, the community system, and beyond. Furthermore, I find it valuable to gain an understanding of how each system works, and how each member feels and navigates their role - especially within the family system.
Last year, I shared survey results exploring how non-allergic siblings felt. Recently, I became more curious about how dads perceived their experiences as food allergy parents. So, rather than trying to assume, I decided to go straight to the source: the dads! Below are the results from this anonymous survey.
In addition to reading through these responses, be sure to check out episode 2 of the Exploring Food Allergy Families podcast, where themes from this survey are discussed. Additionally, you won't want to miss an upcoming episode where I chat openly and honestly with an experienced food allergy dad.
Last year, I shared survey results exploring how non-allergic siblings felt. Recently, I became more curious about how dads perceived their experiences as food allergy parents. So, rather than trying to assume, I decided to go straight to the source: the dads! Below are the results from this anonymous survey.
In addition to reading through these responses, be sure to check out episode 2 of the Exploring Food Allergy Families podcast, where themes from this survey are discussed. Additionally, you won't want to miss an upcoming episode where I chat openly and honestly with an experienced food allergy dad.
Question #1:
Do you feel food allergy dads speak up enough about
their experiences parenting a child with food allergies?
their experiences parenting a child with food allergies?
Question #2:
As a dad, what's one of the hardest things about managing your child's food allergy?
Question #3:
Is there an aspect of food allergy management that you feel
YOU manage better or more confidently than your partner/spouse does?
YOU manage better or more confidently than your partner/spouse does?
Question #4:
Is there an aspect of food allergy management that you feel
YOUR PARTNER/SPOUSE manages better or more confidently than you do?
YOUR PARTNER/SPOUSE manages better or more confidently than you do?
Question #5:
What is one food allergy management guideline or decision that you
and your spouse/partner don’t always agree on?
(i.e. comfort level about eating at restaurants or eating may contains)
and your spouse/partner don’t always agree on?
(i.e. comfort level about eating at restaurants or eating may contains)
Question #6:
What would be one tip/piece of advice you’d share with dads of a newly diagnosed child?
Question #7:
Please share anything else you think would be helpful to know about being a dad to a food allergic child. (Thank you for your time!)
COMMUNITY QUESTIONS:
If you’re a dad reading this or listening to episode two of the podcast, did you feel these results aligned with your own experiences?
Or did these themes seem to fit with your partner’s experiences?
If you’re a dad reading this or listening to episode two of the podcast, did you feel these results aligned with your own experiences?
Or did these themes seem to fit with your partner’s experiences?
Check out these additional resources:
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Listen to & subscribe to the Exploring Food Allergy Families podcast!
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