Category: Food allergies

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Raising an Infant with FPIES (Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome): 8 Tips From a Child Therapist in Scotch Plains, NJ

Posted Kerry Isgur, LCSWPosted in Food allergies, Kerry Isgur, Parents

Raising an infant is a journey filled with joys, challenges, and countless learning moments. When your child has Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES), the already difficult journey of parenting becomes even more challenging and complex.  What Is FPIES? Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES) is a rare type of food allergy that affects the gastrointestinal system. […]

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Navigating Food Allergies: A Psychologist’s Guide to the Top 5 Misconceptions and Nurturing Mental Health

Posted Fawn McNeil-Haber, PhDPosted in Anxiety, Food allergies

Today, I want to discuss a topic often misunderstood: food allergies. As a psychologist and food allergy parent, I’ve seen firsthand and secondhand the emotional rollercoaster that comes with managing food allergies. So, let’s dive in together. We debunk some common myths. Explore the psychological impact. And find ways to support those walking this tricky […]

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Therapy for Food Allergies and Anxiety Comes to Branchburg, NJ

Posted Fawn McNeil-Haber, PhDPosted in Adults, Anxiety, Children, EMDR, Fawn McNeil-Haber, Food allergies, Trauma

Living with food allergies is a daily balancing act. It includes a lot of vigilance and anxiety. It’s a life filled with label-reading, meticulous meal planning, and emergency preparation. The fear of a severe allergic reaction can be constant. Indeed, it can shadow every meal, snack, and social event. Advocating for you or your child’s […]

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Why is Group Therapy Effective? A Scotch Plains, NJ Therapist Shares the Facts

Posted Fawn McNeil-Haber, PhDPosted in Adults, Food allergies, New Moms, Parents, Teens

Group therapy is a treatment in which people with similar conditions or goals learn from, and move toward better mental wellness together. Group therapy is one of the most effective treatments for healing and hope. The group setting provides a sense of community, support, and understanding that can be difficult to find elsewhere. The process […]

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Oral Food Challenge Part 2: Managing the Anxiety

Posted Fawn McNeil-Haber, PhD1 CommentPosted in Anxiety, Children, Fawn McNeil-Haber, Food allergies, Parents

In part one of this two-part blog series, we discussed what an oral food challenge is and how you can prepare yourself and your child. Oral food challenges can be very anxiety-provoking for both the child with food allergies and the food allergy parent. Allergists think very carefully before recommending an oral food challenge. They […]