BEYOND THE DIAGNOSIS

Connection circles where shared experience meets evidence-based education.

Community, learning, and practical tools for navigating the emotional side of food allergies, in a space where your questions shape the conversation and a psychologist who understands it from the inside out leads the way.

HOW IT WORKS

Each circle is a structured gathering built around what participants bring. The questions you have, the situations you're navigating, the things you haven't found words for yet. You'll leave with clearer understanding, resources you can return to, and the relief of not carrying it alone.

Led by a Psychologist

Each session is facilitated by Dr. Elizabeth, a licensed psychologist and food allergy parent of nearly two decades. Sessions include a focused educational component followed by open Q&A and discussion.

Shaped by You

When you register you'll share the topics and questions most relevant to your experience. That feedback directly shapes the sessions, so the conversation addresses what matters most to you.

Accessible to All

Connection circles meet monthly via Zoom for six sessions. No geography restrictions, no diagnosis required. Available to anyone, anywhere in the world.

These are psychoeducational circles, not therapy. Participation does not constitute a doctor-patient relationship and sessions are not reimbursable by health insurance. If you're looking for clinical support, please explore the Group Therapy page.

Adult Connection Circle

For adults managing their own food allergies

Once a month, adults with food allergies gather to dig into the topics that come up in daily life: dating, independence, parenthood, the ordinary logistics of a life that's never quite ordinary.

Sample topics include:

Independent living, college, and managing allergies on your own
Dating and relationships
Work and professional situations
Considering or navigating pregnancy and parenthood, including fears about passing on allergies or allergen introduction
Vigilance fatigue and everyday anxiety
Identity and quality of life
Reactions, fear of reactions, and what comes after
Navigating food allergy treatments and emerging therapies

When: Wednesdays 4-5pm Pacific, every 4 weeks: 9/23, 10/21, 11/18, 12/16, 1/13, 2/10

Cost: $300 for the 6-session series

Parents Connection Circle

For parents and caregivers of children with food allergies

This group exists for the parts of food allergy parenting that don't come up anywhere else: the guilt, the vigilance, the partner disagreements, the moments you don't know if you're overreacting or not reacting enough.

Sample topics include:

Managing your own anxiety while supporting your child
School advocacy and 504 plans
Communicating with partners, family, and caregivers
Coaching your child through big feelings
Sibling dynamics and family balance
Grief, guilt, and the weight of keeping your child safe
Navigating transitions: new schools, new independence, growing up
Making decisions about treatment options for your child

When: Mondays 4-5pm Pacific, every 4 weeks: 9/21, 10/19, 11/16, 12/14, 1/11, 2/8

Cost: $300 for the 6-session series

This list will keep growing based on what people actually need including, possibly, a circle for teens managing their own allergies. If there's something you're hoping for that isn't here yet, I'd love to know.

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