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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.

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Diarrhea-Predominant IBS (IBS-D): Managing Urgency Without Fear

Read moreDiarrhea-Predominant IBS (IBS-D): Managing Urgency Without Fear
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What Are Symptoms of an IBS Flare-Up?

Read moreWhat Are Symptoms of an IBS Flare-Up?
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Rewiring the Gut-Brain Connection: How Clinical Hypnosis Helps IBS

Read moreRewiring the Gut-Brain Connection: How Clinical Hypnosis Helps IBS
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How to Help a Child with Anxiety Stomach Aches

Read moreHow to Help a Child with Anxiety Stomach Aches
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The Hidden Impact of GI Disorders on a Child’s Mood and Daily Life

Read moreThe Hidden Impact of GI Disorders on a Child’s Mood and Daily Life
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Understanding the Gut-Brain Connection in Kids: How Emotions Affect Pediatric Gut Health

Read moreUnderstanding the Gut-Brain Connection in Kids: How Emotions Affect Pediatric Gut Health
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Can Anxiety Cause Gastrointestinal Problems?

Read moreCan Anxiety Cause Gastrointestinal Problems?
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Post-Surgery Mental Health: How GI Behavioral Health Supports Healing After Resection or Ostomy

Read morePost-Surgery Mental Health: How GI Behavioral Health Supports Healing After Resection or Ostomy
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IBD, Trauma, and the Nervous System: Why Psychological Safety Matters for the Gut Brain Interaction

Read moreIBD, Trauma, and the Nervous System: Why Psychological Safety Matters for the Gut Brain Interaction
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Healing the Gut After Restrictive Eating

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