Lisa’s allergy story and her path to becoming an allergy consultant. From teacher to a counsellor to an allergy advocate.

 Food allergies in the school system: how schools are modelling exclusion for kids with food allergies and what the psycho-social impact is. How teachers and school psychologists can help recognize food allergy anxiety.

 How do food allergies impact mental health

 How anxiety starts after the food allergy diagnosis.

 Helpful anxiety versus debilitating anxiety - how to recognize this and what strategies and skills you need to help manage it.

 The signs of anxiety, and how to differentiate an anxiety attack versus a reaction

 How anxiety impacts diet leading to disordered eating, restriction, and eliminating foods out of fear.

 Should you keep allergens in the house? How does this help or hinder your child learn skills to navigate their allergens later in life

 How to get help if you are concerned with your budget