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Exploring Food Allergy FamiliesTaking Fear & Trauma Out of Epinephrine Use; Guest: Fawn McNeil-Haber, PhD [Ep. 18]This episode explores dealing with fearful thoughts and a variety of emotions when just thinking about epinephrine, or when you actually need to use it. .My guest Fawn McNeil-Haber, PhD and I share strategies and tips to prepare for, actually use, and process the thoughts, feelings and trauma that are often part of the allergic reaction experience. These tips are helpful for kids, teens, adults and parents!.Take advantage of two allergy-informed behavioral health clinicians discussing strategies to deal with the very real internal experiences when using epinephrine! And please feel free to let us k...2021-07-0237 minExploring Food Allergy FamiliesTips for Managing Oral Food Challenge Anxiety; Guest: Fawn McNeil-Haber, PhD [Ep. 14]It's common to feel nervous or anxious in anticipation of an oral food challenge (OFC). On this episode, fellow allergy-informed therapist Fawn McNeil-Haber, PhD and I will discuss navigating oral food challenge anxiety. We will specifically explore: Tips to encourage readiness for kids, teens, parents and adultsAnxiety management strategies to practice Tips to help determine anxiety versus allergic reaction sensationsStrategies to navigate nerves during the actual OFC appointmentHow far in advance to tell your child about an OFC Answering the question "How does the allergist know what's happening in my body?"The importance of having a mantraA fun idea...2021-04-1936 minExploring Food Allergy FamiliesMoving Forward After an Allergic Reaction; Guest: Fawn McNeil-Haber, PhD [Ep. 9]It's normal to be left with a variety of thoughts and feelings after an allergic reaction, which sometimes then leads to changes in behaviors and confidence. On this episode, we will explore and share tips to help move through this normal post-reaction phase. My guest on this episode is psychologist Fawn McNeil-Haber of Brave Minds Psychological Services in Scotch Plains, NJ.Fawn and I explore the following: Common emotions experienced after a reactionStrategies to help you work WITH feelings rather than fight against themPost-reaction thoughts and what to do about themMoving through p...2020-07-2738 min