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The GI Psychology Blog

Welcome to the GI Psychology Blog—your trusted resource for understanding the gut-brain connection. We share expert insights, compassionate guidance, and evidence-based tools to support individuals living with gastrointestinal conditions and related mental health challenges. Whether you’re navigating IBS, IBD, disordered eating, or chronic stress, our posts are designed to empower patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals alike.

Understanding the Gut-Brain Connection in Kids: How Emotions Affect Pediatric Gut Health

Can Anxiety Cause Gastrointestinal Problems?

Post-Surgery Mental Health: How GI Behavioral Health Supports Healing After Resection or Ostomy

IBD, Trauma, and the Nervous System: Why Psychological Safety Matters for the Gut Brain Interaction

Healing the Gut After Restrictive Eating

Eating Disorders and Gut Issues: Understanding the Role of Gut Brain Interaction

SIBO & Food Anxiety: Breaking the Restriction Loop

IBS Symptoms and the Fear of Eating: How to Break the Cycle

Step-by-Step Breakdown of a Gut-Directed Clinical Hypnosis Session

Can Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy Reduce ER Visits for GI Symptoms? Emerging Evidence