Monthly Archives: December, 2013
Words of Reflection and Thanks From IBS Impact
As the year draws to a close, it’s traditional for one to look back on the past and then turn attention toward the future. In the context of IBS, it’s not always easy to do that, because changes over time are often incremental or imperceptible, both in physical and/or emotional progress for an individual, and …
Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology Seeks 2014-15 Health Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago is seeking applicants for a 2014-2015 health psychology postdoctoral fellowship in the Behavioral Medicine Service of the Division of Gastroenterology. This is a clinical position with research opportunities working with irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease and esophageal disorders. For the full description of necessary qualifications, responsibilities …
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and the Perception of “Normalcy”
Recently, Tiffany Taft, PsyD. alerted us to a new blog post of hers. Dr. Taft is a clinical psychologist in private practice at Oak Park Behavioral Medicine in suburban Chicago who specializes in assisting clients and families dealing with a variety of chronic illnesses. She is also a professor at Northwestern University Feinberg School of …
Online Study: The Psychological Picture of Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Western Michigan University
This study is being conducted by student investigator Jeralee Briggs, M.S, M.A., as part of master’s degree thesis requirements in the Department of Psychology at Western Michigan University. The principal investigator and supervisor is R. Wayne Fuqua, PhD. This online survey is open to men and women ages 18 and over with a physician diagnosis of …
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