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You and Your Mental Health: How Do I Know If I Need Help

WEBQ: I was recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and I am really trying to face up to this condition and maintain my independence. But there are days when I …

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How's Your Health Literacy

WEBHealth literacy. Have you heard this term lately? And if so, what’s it mean to you? Here’s the definition of healthcare literacy that I picked up from the health.gov, the …

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Loneliness. Isolation. Your Mental Health. Here’s Help!

WEBI think it’s fair to say that loneliness and isolation often go hand in hand. But what is important is that loneliness and isolation can have a negative impact on your …

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Healthcare Professionals: Acknowledging Emotional Reactions in …

WEBAcknowledging Emotional Reactions in Newly-Diagnosed Patients . Gary R. McClain, PhD. www.JustGotDiagnosed.com Patients react to a medical diagnosis with …

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Therapists: Helping Newly-Diagnosed Clients

WEBNow, let’s get prepared for the road ahead! Gary R. McClain, PhD, LMHC, CEAP, is a counselor and consultant in private practice in New York City, with a focus …

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Anger getting the best of you

WEBAnger is an emotion, and like any emotion, you can only hold it inside for so long. Sooner or later it gets expressed, for better or worse, and the longer you hold it in, …

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Chronic Communication at Work: How to Talk About Calling out Sick

WEBThe alarm clock goes off and as you’re hitting that snooze button for the first time, you also realize the day is going to be a bad one. In fact, so bad that you don’t …

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Feeling Normal: How Self-Protective Do I Need To Be

WEBAnother reason to question your own motives when you feel yourself putting up a protective wall. Be aware of the fear factor. Use it to keep yourself on the path. But …

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Founded by Gary McClain, PhD

WEBEver find yourself having to educate your family and friends about your condition and what you need, and don’t need, from them? Maybe a better question is, …

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In sickness and health…or so you were promised.

WEBMy clients often talk about spouses or partners who aren’t very supportive, who ignore their condition, belittle them for having symptoms, criticize their medical …

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Founded by Gary McClain, PhD

WEBGary McClain, PhD is a recognized expert in understanding the emotional reactions to medical diagnosis. Find out how Gary can help you. Contact Gary now

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and If – to Speak Up.

WEBJan was frustrated with her physician and she decided that, as a patient, she had a right to let him know. First, she waited in his office for an hour beyond the …

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Chronic Communication(sm)

WEBChronic Communication(sm) is a series of workshops organized around the following topics: Chronic Communication at Home: How chronic conditions affect communication …

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Finances, stress, and your chronic condition. Here’s how to take …

WEB“I don’t know how I am going to afford this.” I’m always worried about money.” “I’m scared about the future.” Having some money concerns? In our current …

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Chronic Communication at Home. Talking to Your Kids About Money

WEBAdam’s chronic condition is well managed, but requires a couple of expensive medications and regular testing, along with frequent visits to his doctor.

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What Does It Mean To Be Connected

WEBBeing connected helps you to feel like you are part of something greater than your own day-to-day experience of life. Connection enhances your emotional and …

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Chronic Communication at Home: Helping Kids Answer the …

WEBA client who I’ll call Tammy had an unexpected question from her third grader: “My friend’s mommy told her that you are sick. Are you going to be okay?” Another …

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Saying Goodbye to Your Doctor

WEBSaying Goodbye to Your Doctor? Seven Steps Toward Communicating With Confidence. So, you made the decision to break up with your with your doctor. You did …

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Being Straight with Your Doc When You Haven’t Done Your Part

WEBJane is meeting with her physician in a few minutes. She’s in the waiting room right now. She’s feeling a little jittery. A symptom of her medical condition? No. More like …

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How To Be Okay On Those Days When Things Don’t Feel Okay

WEBQ: I was recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and I am really trying to face up to this condition and maintain my independence. But there are days when I …

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