3 Steps to Coping with Negative Thinking
Jodi Taub Jodi Taub

3 Steps to Coping with Negative Thinking

Many people are struggling with loss, change, and various stressors, lately more than ever. Once you become upset, similar thoughts and common narratives take over. Here are ways to cope.

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How to Plan for the Holiday COVID-19 Season
Jodi Taub Jodi Taub

How to Plan for the Holiday COVID-19 Season

The holidays are coming up, and many of us have traditions to engage in. The holidays are also known to stir up feelings and memories. Pre-pandemic this was true, and now possibly even more so. Here are some ways to cope with the logistics and stress while still finding ways to connect.

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9 Ways to Support Your Friend With a Rare Disease
Jodi Taub Jodi Taub

9 Ways to Support Your Friend With a Rare Disease

You may not know how to help your friend, and it may seem like a daunting task when you can’t relate to their experience, however, there are many ways that you can support your friend in a way that is productive and useful…

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Women Don’t Lie
Jodi Taub Jodi Taub

Women Don’t Lie

With all of the recent headlines regarding women’s sexual abuse, assault, and harassment, I have been involved in more casual conversations around this matter, and I have come to realize how little people understand about the prevalence of sexual assault, harassment, and abuse, it’s impact, and why there is no incentive to tell.

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The Psychological Implications of "Everything, Everything"
Jodi Taub Jodi Taub

The Psychological Implications of "Everything, Everything"

“Everything, Everything,” is the portrayal of a girl, supposedly diagnosed with a Severe Combined Immunodeficiency(SCID), and is trapped in her home at the recommendation of her mother and physicians, because she is, “allergic,“ to the outside world. Many patients, caregivers, and advocates in the Primary Immunodeficiency Community have strongly reacted to the misrepresentation of this disease. As a therapist with a Primary Immunodeficiency, I wanted to talk about why this teen drama holds so much weight.

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