Listening can be considered an art, but when you are a parent of a child with food allergies, listening becomes your most powerful tool. FAACT's Director of Behavioral Health, Emery Gewirtz, MA, explores how parents can learn active and mindful listening to create a safe environment for their teen to talk. 

To keep you in the know, below are a few, free & helpful links:

• Teens: How to Talk to Your Parents about Your Mental Health - Podcast
• Food Allergy Anxiety and Depression with Emery Gerwirtz - Podcast
• Self-Care and Coping Skills Tips for Your and Your Family with Emery Gewirtz - Podcast
• Mental Health Awareness Month: The Effects of PTSD and Food Allergies - Blog
• Lost Memories of Students in Transitions: Where Do We Go From Here - Podcast
• The Lost Memories of Students in Transition: Where Do We Go from Here? - Blog
• Compassion in a Time of Chaos: There is No Right Response - Blog
• FAACT's Parents: How to Listen to Your Children and Teens When They Are Ready to Talk to You About Their Mental Health
• FAACT's When It’s Time to Seek Help: Behavioral Health Issues and Your Food Allergies

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