Signing with Amanda Whitehouse Aug. 8th 11-1
From Fear to Freedom
Patients are hearing about more treatment options than ever before. Oral immunotherapy (OIT), sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT), the Tolerance Induction Program (TIP), biologic medications, and emerging therapies are changing what is possible for patients. But with more options often comes more uncertainty. Written by a psychologist and food allergy parent, this guided workbook brings together education, reflection, and practical tools to help families better understand food allergy treatment options and navigate the emotional and logistical realities that come with them. Rather than telling you what choice to make, the goal of this book is to help you clarify your priorities, organize information, and approach conversations with your medical team with greater confidence. Food allergy treatment journeys rarely follow a straight line. Patients and families may explore different options, pause, change directions, or combine treatments over time. This workbook is designed to support you wherever you are in that process, because when families feel informed, supported, and empowered, they can move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
About Amanda
Amanda R. DeSio Whitehouse, PhD is a licensed psychologist specializing in anxiety, trauma, and nervous system regulation, with a clinical focus on supporting individuals and families navigating food allergies, celiac, and other chronic medical conditions. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Whitehouse is the host of the Don’t Feed the Fear podcast focusing on the social and emotional aspects of food allergy life. Her perspective is shaped not only by her professional training, but also by her personal experience as a parent navigating her own child’s food allergies and various immunotherapy treatments. She is passionate about bridging the gap between medical care and emotional support so that patients and families feel informed, prepared, and supported throughout their own journeys. Her professional passions and certifications include trauma- and shame-informed care, somatic therapy for complex trauma, neurofeedback and other neuroscience-informed techniques, meditation instruction, and trauma-informed approaches to body image and emotional eating.
Chat with Amanda about her book August 8th from 11am-1pm at The Bookworm!