For those who weren't able to attend our meeting a few weeks ago where Dr. Mary Smith, a Licensed Psychologist came to talk, it was thought provoking. The stance she chose to take in her presentation is that a new diagnosis and a major life change is a major stressor, and focused her talk on the ways to understand and manage the stress reaction. I have some handouts and her business card, should anyone wish to contact me. It's not the same, by any stretch, as hearing the talk, but she did also say that if there was enough interest, she'd be willing to consider a short-term (like maybe 8 weeks) group for people wanting help dealing with the adjustment.
And moving on, here are some interesting links folks have sent me (thanks, Jill!), with the heads up that I have not yet had time to look at them all:
http://www.glutenfreeschool.com/2014/05/13/gluten-free-restaurant-menus/ (one about gluten free restaurant menus)
Here's a virtual expo : http://www.glutenawayexpo.com/
New magazine called Food Solutions: http://www.glutenfreegigi.com/food-solutions-magazine/
which appears to have a focus on gluten and allergy free eating, and the list of contributors looks to include some of the more reputable, well-known names in the GF community.
Here's an interview with Dr. Fasano: http://www.tenderfoodie.com/
(and just as an aside, a You Tube search with the expert's name will probably yield more interviews than you can shake a stick at!)
And as always, especially if you're in Gainesville, there is a very large Gluten-Free Gainesville Facebook page with a pretty supportive group of people and a huge variety of useful posts and good finds. Our Gluten Intolerance Group Gainesville Branch has a Facebook page, but that was before I knew about the other group page, so what I post on mine is minimal.
A peaceful and meaningful Memorial Day to you all,
Janet
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