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Allergy Behavioral Health, Psychosocial,
​and Quality of Life Resources
​ 

Links to additional allergy psychosocial resources for the community, healthcare providers, and therapists
[Direct URL: www.FoodAllergyBehavioralHealth.com]

REPUTABLE SOURCES OF MEDICAL ALLERGY INFORMATION: 
  • The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
  • The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology 

THE FOOD ALLERGY & ALLERGIC DISEASE COUNSELING NICHE:
  • Information page for patients
  • Information page for therapy providers
  • Information page for allergists/healthcare providers

LOCATING THERAPY PROVIDERS:
  • Food Allergy Counselor Directory page - Food allergy-knowledgeable clinical behavioral healthcare providers
  • Psychology Today - Counselor search by location, specialty, insurance
  • American Psychological Association  Locator - Therapist search by location and specialty
  • Anxiety & Depression Association Therapist Directory - Therapist search by location and specialty 
  • Word of Mouth - Many times, names of local or reputable counseling professionals are shared in food allergy groups
  • Hospitals - Reach out to the food allergy department at area hospitals, as they may have referral names
  • Insurance - You can contact your insurance company for a list of counseling professionals​
  • How to Find an Allergy-Knowledgeable Counseling Provider (Tamara Hubbard, MA, LCPC)
  • The Difference Between Coaching, Consulting, Counseling & Psychotherapy (Dr. Mary Gersham, PhD; 2015)
  • Coaching vs Therapy (California Association of Marriage and Family Therapy)
  • Counseling vs Coaching - 4 Topics to Consider (Lynn Wonders, LPC, RPT-S, CPCS)
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GENERAL GUIDANCE WHEN LOOKING FOR A THERAPY PROVIDER:
  • Behavioral healthcare providers include: therapists, counselors, social workers, psychologists, marriage and family therapists and psychiatrists.
  • Look for a licensed behavioral healthcare provider licensed and/or approved to work in your state; unfortunately, behavioral healthcare providers aren't able to work with those outside of their states, even with telehealth.
  • Some licensed psychologists are PSY-PACT approved. PSY-PACT is an interstate compact designed to allow PSY-PACT approved licensed psychologists to practice telepsychology across state boundaries legally and ethically without necessitating that they become licensed in every state to practice. Clinicians need to apply and be approved to be part of PSY-PACT. See which states are part of this PSY-PACT here.  You're encouraged to discuss out-of-state insurance coverage for services with PSY-PACT clinicians.
  • If using insurance, it's a good idea to see who is in-network with your plan by calling your insurance company.
  • Look through the profiles of counseling professionals to learn more about them, via their website or profile links above. That will help you get a feel for their helping style and specialties (i.e. food allergies, anxiety, family). 
  • When you find someone you'd like to make an appointment with, follow the steps outlined on their website or profile. Many counseling professionals offer a brief initial phone call for no charge to help clients determine if they'd like to make an appointment.​ This would be a good time to ask any questions you may have, such as their knowledge of food allergies, their counseling approaches, or any other information you'd like to know. ​ 
  • If you can't find an allergy-informed therapy provider via the FAC Directory, look for a licensed clinical behavioral healthcare provider that understands chronic illness, anxiety, kids, family, etc. 

COMMON THERAPY APPROACHES THAT MAY HELP:
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - Evidenced-based approach that helps people identify and change destructive and disruptive thought patterns that have a negative influence on behaviors and emotions.
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) - Evidence-based behavioral approach that helps people live a meaningful life while experiencing and managing unwanted emotions (such as pain and anxiety) through the development of mindfulness skills that lead to increased psychological flexibility.
  • Exposure Therapy - Evidenced-based approach that helps people confront their fears in a safe and therapeutic environment in which  individuals are exposed to the things they fear and avoid while using strategies and tools to tolerate the discomfort. [Note: Therapists should never do exposure therapy to your allergen unless working within a food allergy clinic and in collaboration with/under the guidance of your allergist]
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing  (EMDR) - Researched approach that allows the brain to
    resume its natural healing process rather than focusing on changing the emotions, thoughts, or behaviors resulting from the distressing issue.

Behavioral Healthcare Provider Informational Resources:

  • Information on the Food Allergy & Allergic Disease Counseling Niche (FAC website page)
  • Intake Tool to Better Understand How Allergies Impact Our Patients' Lives (Tamara Hubbard, 2022)
  • ​Supporting Clients Through the Anxiety & Exhaustion of Food Allergies (Tamara Hubbard, 2018)
  • The Role of Exposure Therapy in Treating Food Allergy-Related Anxiety (Ashley Ramos, PhD/Linda Herbert, PhD)
  • Approaching Excessive Anxiety & Anaphylaxis Phobia in Food Allergic Children (Megan Lewis, MSN, CRNP)
  • Clinical Management of Psychosocial Concerns Related to Food Allergy (Linda Herbert, PhD et al)
  • 4 Things Counselors Should Know About Food Allergies (Blog post by Tamara Hubbard, LCPC)
  • Food Allergies Linked to Childhood Anxiety (Science Daily, June 2017)
  • British Psychological Society's Growing Up With Allergy article (Dr. Audrey DunnGalvin, 2019)
  • Canadian Psychological Association's Food Allergy Fact Sheet (Dr. Joanne Gillespie, 2020)​
  • Quality of Life in Children with Food Allergy (Pediatric Food Allergy, March 2020)​
  • ​​Psychosocial Impact of Adolescent Food Allergy: A Review of the Literature (EMJ Allergy Immunology, July 2020)​
  • ​New Issues of Food Allergy: Phobia of Anaphylaxis in Pediatric Patients (JACI, July 2020)
  • Psychosocial Issues & QoL Associated with Food Allergy - (Journal of Food Allergy, September 2020)
  • ​Dealing with Trauma: A Trauma-Focused CBT Workbook for Teens - (TFCBT.org)
  • Patients' Perspectives and Needs on Novel Food Allergy Treatments in the United States (Current Treatment Options in Allergy; January 2021)
  • Psychotherapeutic Treatment for Psychosocial Concerns Related to Food Allergy: Current Treatment Approaches and Unmet Needs (JACI In-Practice, January 2021)
  • Exploring Psychosocial Coping With Food Allergy (JACI, February 2021)
  • Food Allergy-Related Risk-Taking & Management Behaviors Among Adolescents & Young Adults (R. Gupta, MD, et al)
  • CHOP Researchers Develop Screening Tool to Measure Anxiety in Children with Food Allergies (CHOP News, July 2021)
  • EAACI Guideline on the effective transition of adolescents and young adults with allergy and asthma
  • EAACI Task Force: Multidisciplinary Approach to Diagnosis & Management of Allergic Diseases (October, 2021)
  • ​AAAAI Podcast: Food Allergy Conversations We Didn't Have 5 Years Ago - (Dr. Dave Stukus & Dr. Doug Mack)
  • Development of Age-Based FA Educational Handouts for Caregivers  & Patients  - (JACI In-Practice, August 2022)
  • CHOP's Food Allergy Bravery Clinic Helps Kids w/FA Overcome Anxiety - (PR Newswire, September 2022)
  • Multidisciplinary Approach to Severe Asthma - (Medscape Podcast, October 2022)
  • Food Allergy Anxiety Assessment - (Annal of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, October 2022)

Food Allergy Counselor Behavioral Health Tips & Tools:

  • Navigating Food Allergy Support Groups 
  • Your Food Allergy Mindset (Determining Yours)
  • Food Allergy Thinking Traps (Challenging Faulty Thoughts)
  • Resources to Help with Food Allergy-Related Anxiety (All Ages)
  • Problem-Solving/Decision-Making When Fear is Present
  • Fighting Food Allergy Fear With Facts
  • Food Allergy Mental Health Worksheet/PDF ​
  • 6 Stages of Allergy Parenting Framework Intro & 6 Stages of Allergy Parenting Framework Explained
  • GROW Through Allergy Discomfort
  • Building Allergy Life Skills When Anxious
  • Post-Anaphylaxis Tool
  • Understanding Allergy Parent Guilt
  • Navigating Unhelpful Allergy Beliefs

Food Allergy Counselor Therapeutic Worksheets List:

Find these on the WORKSHEETS page; ​ Created by licensed therapist, Tamara Hubbard, LCPC
[Useful for community members, or healthcare providers to use with patients]

  • Food Allergy Mindset Matters
  • Food Allergy Thinking Traps 
  • Managing Food Allergy Worries & What Ifs
  • Creating Your Confidence Map for Oral Food Challenges (kids)
  • Preparing Yourself & Your Mind for Oral Food Challenges (teens/adults/parents)
  • I.D.E.A.L. Method - Problem-Solving Strategy When Anxious
  • ​The Urge to Control When We Feel Anxious
  • T.R.A.C.E. - Post-Anaphylaxis Reminders
  • ​The 6 Stages of Food Allergy Parenting

Food Allergy Counselor Psychosocial Handouts & PDFs:

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​The Common Post-Diagnosis Mindsets flowchart
created by Tamara Hubbard, LCPC is used to illustrate
the common emotions and narratives people experience after receiving ​an allergy diagnosis, which impacts their initial
mindset about life with allergies. 

Please feel free to download and share this image with proper credit/copyright intact. Reach out to Tamara with any questions or for permission to translate the image. ​
Free Common Post-Diagnosis Mindsets Flowchart PDF Here:
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Allergy Psychosocial Resources & Information (By Topic):

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​Allergy Testing Anxiety Resources: 
  • The Food Allergy Mama's Guide to Food Allergy Skin & Blood Testing (Dr. Alice Hoyt)
  • Needle Anxiety/Phobia Resource Tool for Kids (Meg Foundation)
  • Needle Anxiety/Phobia Resource Tool for Teens & Adults  (Meg Foundation)
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Alpha-Gal Syndrome: 
  •  Two Alpha Gals AGS resource website 

Anaphylaxis-Specific: 
  • Anaphylaxis Campaign's Psychological Impacts of Anaphylaxis Packet - Information and Coping Strategies
  • Episode 9 of Exploring Food Allergy Families podcast: Moving Forward After an Allergic Reaction 

Anxiety & Fear: 
  • Allergic Living's "Food Allergy Anxiety Guide"
  • Anxiety and Food Allergies (NationwideChildrens.org, May 2014)
  • Allergy's High Anxiety: How to Tame Kids' Fears of Food Reactions (Allergic Living, July 2016)​​
  • 7 Tips to Help You Let Go of Food Allergy Anxiety & Fears (Allergic Living, October 2016)
  • Food Allergy: Death Is Not Our Only Fear (Gianine D. Rosenblum, PhD, August 2018)​
  • From Fear to Control: How I Calmed My Food Allergy Anxiety (Allergic Living, January 2019)
  • A Surprising Side Effect of Children's Allergies: Anxiety (Children's National via WP)
  • When Food Allergies Cause Anxiety (Coping w/Allergies & Asthma, Fall 2019, Tamara Hubbard, MA, LCPC)
  • CBT Helps Kids Concerned About Food Allergies (PsychCentral, July 2020)

Asthma:
  • Breathe Training program - breathing retraining for asthma & relaxation
  • Asthma Attacks and Panic Attacks - Helpful Comparison Chart (Healthline, June 2022)

Eczema: 
  • Olympic Swimmer Ryan Murphy Opens Up About Living with Eczema (Healthline, August 2022)
  • Immunologist Explains the Link Between Eczema and Depression (Health Digest, Jan. 2023)

Mental Health: 
  • Living Confidently with Food Allergies (Anaphylaxis Canada)​
  • Food Allergy Meets the Teenage Brain (Allergic Living, November 2015)
  • Mental Health Concerns Among Youth With Food Allergies (AAAAI, March 2016)
  • PsychoSocial & Emotional Components of Coping w/Eczema (Nat. Eczema Assoc. - Jennifer Moyer Darr, LCSW, 2017) 
  • Supporting Clients Through the Anxiety & Exhaustion of Food Allergies (ACA, Tamara Hubbard, LCPC, Nov. 2018)
  • Coping with Food Allergy Tragedies (Food Allergy Counselor, Tamara Hubbard, LCPC, February 2019)
  • Can Your Mindset Affect How Well a Treatment Works?  (NPR, March 2019)
  • Disordered Eating Hiding Behind Food Allergies (Allergy Girl Eats blog)​

Parenting: ​
  • Building Confidence in Your Child With Eczema (Jennifer Moyer Darr, LCSW - It's An Itchy Little World blog)
  • Food Allergy Kids - Interview with Linda Herbert, PhD (Part 1)  & Nurturing the Emotions of Our School-Aged Years (Part 2) - (Parenting Food Allergies Podcast)
  • Ages and Stages of Food Allergy Management (Allergic Living)
  • With Serious Food Allergies, When Should A Parent Consider Child Counseling? (Marte Matthews, LMFT; FARE)​​​
  • Navigating the Emotional Seas of Food Allergies: One Parent's Journey Toward's Resilience (Tamara Hubbard, LCPC; Scary Mommy)​
  • 5 Tips for Parents of Kids Exhibiting Food Allergy-Related Anxiety (FA Counselor, Tamara Hubbard)​
  • Siblings of Children with Chronic Conditions (Blog post by Brave Minds Psychological Services)
  • The Emotional Weight of Being a Food Allergy Parent (Romper)
  • Understanding Allergy Parent & Caregiver Guilt (FAC post by Tamara Hubbard, LCPC)
  • 6 Stages of Allergy Parenting Framework Intro (Developed by Tamara Hubbard, LCPC)
  • 6 Stages of Allergy Parenting Framework Explained (Developed by Tamara Hubbard, LCPC)​
  • Food Allergies & the Good Enough Mother (Allergic Living)
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  ​School, Social, Bullying:
  • No Appetite for Bullying -  (Information Source)
  • Voluntary Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies in Schools, Early Care & Education Programs (CDC)
  • A Teen's Story of Allergy Bullying - And Bravery (Allergic Living Magazine, July 2013)
  • ​Food Allergy Bullying: How to Spot if Your Child is a Target & Actions to Take (Allergic Living Magazine, May 2018)
  • Parents, Schools Step Up Effort to Combat Food Allergy Bullying (NPR, June 2018)
  • Self-Advocacy: Building Self-Esteem While Solving Problems (Principal Mom blog)
  • Managing Food Allergies in Schools: The Role of School Mental Health Professionals (CDC.gov)
  • Social Consequences of Food Allergies (blog post from Catharine Alvarez,  2013)
  • When They Just Don't Seem to Get It - Dealing w/ Ignorance About Food Allergies (Food Allergy Canada blog, Nov. 2016)​
  • Food Allergy Kids & Bullying: Clues Parents Will Often Miss (Allergic Living Magazine, October 2021)

​ Teens/College:
  • Beyond the Eye Roll & Tune Out: How to Talk to Teens About Food Allergies (Allergic Living, September 2015)
  • Teenagers w/Food Allergies Face Higher Rates of Depression, Anxiety, Study Finds (Allergic Living, January 2016)
  • Why Do Teens With Food Allergies Take Fewer Risks? (LabManager.com; Lurie Children's, January 2017)
  • Single With Food Allergies: Advice on Dating & Relationships (Allergic Living, October 2017)
  • Kissing and Allergic Teens (Allergic Living archives)​
  • Teens Speak Up About Averting Food Allergy Tragedies - Discussion (Allergic Living, October 2015)
  • Supporting successful transitions into self-management of food allergy: pre-teen to young adult (FA Canada video)

Trauma: 
  • How Teens React to Trauma & How to Help - (ChildLife.org)​

General Anxiety & Mindfulness Tools:


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Kids/Teens:
  • My Anxiety Plan (MAP) for Children and Teens - (Anxiety Canada) - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)-based anxiety management program designed as a self-help program for parents or caregivers to support children and teens with mild to moderate anxiety problems.
  • Dealing with Trauma: A Trauma-Focused CBT Workbook for Teens - (TFCBT.org) - This workbook should be used in conjunction to therapy with a licensed clinical behavioral healthcare provider. It has been developed for use with teenagers who have experienced one or more traumatic events. The activities in the workbook correspond to the treatment components of the Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) model, which was developed by Judith Cohen, Anthony Mannarino, and Esther Deblinger (Cohen, Mannarino, & Deblinger, 2017)
  • What to Do When You....Worry Too Much - (Dawn Huebner, PhD) - Interactive self-help book designed to guide 6–12 year olds and their parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques most often used in the treatment of generalized anxiety. 
  • Outsmarting Worry - (Dawn Huebner, PhD) - Teaches 9-13 year olds and the adults who care about them a specific set of skills that makes it easier to face - and overcome - worries and fears.
  • Anxiety Relief for Teens - (Regine Galanti, PhD) - Provides teens simple and effective exercises that help them change their thoughts, behaviors, and physical reactions, teaching them tools to help navigate life's challenges.
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Adults/Parents/Caregivers:
  • My Anxiety Plan (MAP) for Adults - (Anxiety Canada) -  Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)-based anxiety management program created for adults with mild to moderate anxiety problems
  • The Happiness Trap - (Russ Harris) - A guide to ACT: the mindfulness-based program for reducing stress, overcoming fear, and creating a rich and meaningful life
  • The Mindfulness & Acceptance Workbook for Anxiety  - (Forsyth, PhD & Eifert, PhD) - A guide to breaking free from anxiety, phobias, and worry using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy​
  • Be Mighty: A Women's Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry and Stress Using Mindfulness and Acceptance - (Jill Stoddard) - 

Self-Compassion:
  • Self-Compassion Guided Practices and Exercises - Self-compassion researcher Dr. Kristin Neff's Self-Compassion.org website​

Mindfulness:
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) video clips - Clips of mindfulness-based ACT concepts 
  • Mindfulness and PTSD - An exploration of how traumatic stress affects the brain, and the research suggesting that mindfulness practices may help individuals be more equipped to handle the emotional and physical distress of PTSD

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): 
  • Self-Help Strategies for PTSD - Anxiety Canada's handout with self-help tips for managing PTSD

RESEARCH - Allergy Psychosocial, Quality of Life, & Mental Health Research:

[Useful for food allergic individuals/families & counseling professionals]
General Food Allergy Research:
  • Multiple Food Allergies 'Remarkably Common', Study Finds  (Allergic Living, Jan. 2023)

General Allergy-Related Burden, Quality of Life, Psychosocial Impacts & Assessments: 
  • EAACI Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Guidelines - FA Health-Related Quality of Life Measures (2014)
  • The Center for Food Allergy & Asthma Research (CFAAR) research projects/publications
  • SOAAR's Research Data on Food Allergy Attitudes/Knowledge/Beliefs of Caregivers, Physicians & the Public (Dr. Ruchi Gupta, et al)
  • Beyond Avoidance: The Psychosocial Impact of Food Allergy (C. Feng, et al, Clinical Review of Allergy/Immunology, Aug. 2019)
  • Mental Health & Quality of Life Concerns Related to the Burden of Food Allergy (S. H. Sicherer, MD et al)
  • Children's Food Allergies: Development of the FA Management & Adaption Scale - FAMAS (2015)

Child and Teen Allergy-Related Anxiety and QoL/Psychosocial Impacts:
  • It's Mom Who Sees Troubles For Teens With Food Allergies (Science Daily, January 2016)
  • ​Food Allergies Linked to Childhood Anxiety (Science Daily, June 2017)​
  • Researchers Find Link Between Food Allergies & Childhood Anxiety (Columbia 's Mailman School of Public Health, June 2017)
  • Psychosocial Impact of Adolescent Food Allergy: A Review of the Literature (EMJ Allergy Immunology, July 2020)
  • New Issues of Food Allergy: Phobia of Anaphylaxis in Pediatric Patients (JACI, July 2020)
  • Quality of Life in Children with Food Allergy (Pediatric Food Allergy, March 2020)​
  • ​Unmet Needs of Children with Peanut Allergy: Aligning the Risks and the Evidence (Annals of AAI, May 2020)
  • The Burden of Food Allergy on Children & Teens (Wiley Online Library, March 2022)
  • ​Food Allergy-Related Risk-Taking & Management Behaviors Among Adolescents & Young Adults (R. Gupta, MD, et al)
  • ​British Psychological Society's Growing Up With Allergy article (Dr. Audrey DunnGalvin, 2019)
  • Self-Reported Anxiety Ratings in Children With & Without Food Allergies and Teacher Knowledge of FA (2022)

Parental and Caregiver Anxiety, QoL and Psychosocial Impacts:
  • Caesarean Births Not Linked to Increased Risk of Food Allergy During Infancy (JACI, 2022)
  • Self-Efficacy Among Caregivers of Children with Food Allergy: A Cohort Study (Journal of Pediatric Psych, Jan 2022)

Adults and Allergies:
  • Prevalence and Severity of Food Allergies Among US Adults (JAMA Network, January 2019)

Food Allergy Treatments and Oral Immunotherapy (OIT):
  • Patients' Perspectives and Needs on Novel Food Allergy Treatments in the United States (Current Treatment Options in Allergy; January 2021)
  • A Practical, Stepwise Approach to Peanut Oral Immunotherapy in Clinical Practice: Benefits and Risks (Journal of Asthma & Allergy; March 2021)
  • Exploring Health-Related Quality of Life Burden in Peanut Allergy and the Potential Benefit of OIT (Dove Medical Press, May 2022)

Addressing Food Allergy Anxiety in the Allergist's Office: 
  • The Transforming Power of Proximity Food Challenges (Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, 2016)
  • TOUCH Study (JACI In Practice, 2019)​
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Allergy-Related Mindset & Mindfulness: 
  • Changing Patient Mindsets About Non-Life-Threatening Symptoms During OIT: A Randomized Clinical Trial (JACI-In Practice, January 2019)
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Allergy Impacts on Personality Traits:
  • The Role of Personality in Daily Food Allergy Experiences (Frontiers in Psychology, February 2018)​
  • ​Challenges of Food Allergies Connected to Personality Traits for First Time (Science Daily, March 2018)

Clinical Psychosocial Management of Food Allergy and Allergic Diseases: 
  • ​Clinical Management of Food Allergy (NIH, September 2015)
  • ​Psychotherapeutic Treatment for Psychosocial Concerns Related to Food Allergy: Current Treatment Approaches and Unmet Needs (JACI In-Practice, January 2021)
  • Exploring Psychosocial Coping With Food Allergy (JACI, February 2021)

Allergic Conditions & COVID-19: 
  • Managing Food Allergy in Schools During the COVID-19 Pandemic (JACI In-Practice, July 2020)
  • Parent Perspectives on Food Allergy Management & Safety During the COVID-19 Pandemic (Journal of Food Allergy; November 2020
  • Pandemic School Shutdowns Reduced Bullying Among Kids with Food Allergy (Healio, March 2022)
  • Parental Food Allergy-Related Anxieties Lessened During COVID-19 Shutdown (Healio, May 2022)
  • Anxiety Related to COVID-19 Associated with Uncontrolled Asthma in Adults (Healio, May 2022)

Racial & Socioeconomic Disparities in Allergy:
  • Associations of Food Allergy-Related Dietary Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors Among Caregivers of Black and White Children with FA (J, Acad Nutr Diet, April 2022)

Asthma, Eczema and Other Allergic Diseases: 
  • Allergies Don't Take Vacations (Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, September 2022)
  • Stress Management Important for Mothers of Pediatric Patients with Atopic Dermatitis (AJMC, Jan. 2023)

WEBINARS - Allergy Mental Health-Related Webinars:

  • [FAC Webinars section] Webinars/discussions with FAC founder & licensed therapist, Tamara Hubbard, LCPC
  • ​Raising a Well-Adjusted Child with Food Allergies (KFA Webinar, January 2013)
  • KFA’s Coping W/Food Allergy Anxiety: Back to School and More w/Gia Rosenblum (Video/Resources, August 2015)
  • ​Managing the Emotional Impact of Living with Food Allergies - (Jeanne Herzog, PhD, FARE, September 2015)​
  • FARE's Educational Webinars (FA basics, navigating schools, emotional aspects, restaurants/travel, disability rights)
  • Allergic Living's Video Series: Managing Food Allergy Anxiety (Linda Herbert, PhD, 2019)
  • ​Parenting w/Food Allergies: Understanding Anxiety & Building a Resilient Mindset - (Tamara Hubbard, LCPC, NMFA, April 2019)
  • Befriending Allergy Anxiety - (Tamara Hubbard, LCPC, CoFAS, March 2022)

SUPPORT - Empowerment-Based Support Networks/Programs

  • ​Moms of Children Having Allergies (MOCHA) -  IL-based support group w/resources for all despite location
  • Food Allergy Support & Education Program (FASE) - Education/support for parents and kids; at Lurie Children's Hospital​
  • The Sibling Support Program - Support for siblings of those managing chronic, health & mental health conditions
  • FARE's Teen Resources - Monthly teen talks, teen corner for advice, etc
  • Food Allergies & Sensitivity Circle (Food ASC) - Website & Facebook support group 
  • Friends Helping Friends Food Allergy Support Group - Facebook support group
  • Food Allergy Treatment Talk - Reputable Facebook community group focused solely on FA treatment/research
  • Coastal Food Allergy Support Group - Allergy support group (for all!) offering webinars & education

OTHER RESOURCES - Empowering Blogs, Books, Podcasts:


​Websites or Blogs: 
  • Food Allergy Counselor blog - Content focused on navigating the social/emotional impacts of allergic conditions
  • The Land of Can - Blog/vlog dedicated to living an empowered life with FA & parenting kids with food allergies
  • Food Allergy Life  - Mom/registered nurse empowering her children who manage food allergies & EoE​
  • Allergy Shmallergy  - Simplifying life for families with food allergies
  • The Food Allergy Survival Guide - Tips for high school/college students, and  high school guidance counselors​
  • WhyRiskIt.ca Website - Food allergy resources for teens and young adults
  • The Ultimate Guidebook for Teens with Food Allergies - Guidebook shared by Food Allergy Canada
Books:
  • My Year of Epic Rock (by Andrea Pyros) - Fiction book about a 7th grade girl navigating middle school w/FA ​
  • Allergies and Adolescents: Transitioning Towards Independent Living - (Dr. David Stukus, MD)
  • Zippy: A Story About Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) for Food Allergies - (Dr. Sakina Bajowala & Suzy Brauer)
  • Beyond the Allergy Diagnosis: A Guide to Navigating & Understanding the Emotional and Psychological Phases of Allergies - (Simone Albert, Licensed Counselor)
  • The Cookie - A Story of Friendship and Food Allergy - (Kath Grimshaw)
  • Epi, You're My Best Friend - (Swapnil Patel)
Podcasts: 
  • [FAC Webinars section] Podcast/discussions with FAC founder and licensed therapist, Tamara Hubbard, LCPC
  • Exploring Food Allergy Families  - (Hosted by Tamara Hubbard, LCPC; Food Allergy Counselor website)
  • AAAAI Podcast: Conversations from the World of Allergy - (hosted by Dr. Dave Stukus)
  • AAAAI Podcast: Food Allergy Conversations We Didn't Have 5 Years Ago - (Dr. Dave Stukus & Dr. Doug Mack)
  • Food Allergy & Your Kiddo - (Hosted by Alice Hoyt, MD, and Pam Lestage, MBA)
  • Talking Food Allergies - (Hosted by Jen Jobrack; Allergic Living)
  • Dr. Jason Lee's Podcast - The Food Allergy Counselor episode -  (Tamara Hubbard, MA, LCPC, 2019)
  • uh-PARENT-ly Podcast - (Gia Rosenblum, PhD, WGN Podcast, 2019)
  • Emotional Support for Managing Food Allergies in Teenagers - (Mighty Parenting Podcast, 2020)

SIMPLIFYING LIFE: Tools to Help Simplify Allergy Life

The Food Allergy Counselor, Inc. does not receive a commission on any of these recommended tools.
​Any relationship that The FAC founder has with any of these companies will be noted for full transparency.
  • ​The Zestfull - Zestfull offers content to help you thrive in life; [Tamara Hubbard is an expert contributor]
  • Smile App - SMILE is the first mental health app to support patients and carers dealing with chronic health conditions, including allergies; [Tamara Hubbard is an expert contributor]
  • Siitch - Party planning tool for the modern world (simplifies food planning for parties, trips, outings)​
  • ​Allergy Force - Food allergy app giving users access to smart tools for managing food allergies, every day and in emergencies.
  • Free From Market - Provides inclusive access to personalized, nutritious groceries and educational resources for those with chronic health conditions
  • ParentMD - ParentMD was founded to improve the quality of information available to parents online, while promoting healthy relationships with pediatricians
  • Hearts Connected - Hearts Connected offers virtual child life specialist services and content focused on helping children and teens navigate stressful scenarios, especially medical experiences

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