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Please consider donating to the U.S. Pain Foundation for #GivingTuesday. Nov 28, 2023

On #GivingTuesday, every dollar you give to U.S. Pain helps support those who live with pain every day. Your generosity provides vital free services: education, peer-led support groups, advocacy, and resources for families and children. Help us continue this crucial work.
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U.S. Pain Hosts Holiday Peer-Led Support Groups so no one is alone. chronic pain Nov 22, 2023

The holidays can be difficult, especially if you live with chronic pain. Know that you don't have to go it alone. Join one or both of our U.S. Pain Foundation peer-led support groups this Thursday and Friday. Here you will be surrounded by a community of people who get it.

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Melissa Geraghty, PsyD, Brings Lived Experience, Years of Clinical Work to U.S. Pain Team chronicpain Oct 04, 2023

Melissa Geraghty, PsyD, Brings Lived Experience, Years of Clinical Work to U.S. Pain Team

by US Pain Foundation | Oct 4, 2023 | Blog, News, Press release

This week, U.S. Pain Foundation welcomes Melissa Geraghty, PsyD (Dr. G), to its team as the organization’s new Director of Mental...

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Presentation on Medical Gaslighting at the Peggy Lillis Foundation C Diff Advocacy Summit healthcare medicalgaslighting speaking engagement Jul 21, 2023

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"Best Medical Gaslighting Trainer (Midwest USA): Dr. Melissa Geraghty, Psy.D." healthcare medicalgaslighting mental health psychologist May 23, 2023

Image alt text: large green font says ghp. blue font says Global Health & Pharma

Thank you Global Health & Pharma for awarding me with "Best Medical Gaslighting Trainer (Midwest USA): Dr. Melissa Geraghty, Psy.D."

#MentalHealthAwards2023 #MentalHealth #Healthcare #MedicalGaslighting...

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Cefaly Interview on Mental Health and Migraine for Mental Health Awareness Month. chronic migraine chronic pain chronicillness mentalhealth migraine May 16, 2023

Image of Dr. Geraghty. TikTok. Says, "Your questions about migraine and mental health, answered."

Cefaly (2023). Interview on Mental Health and Migraine for Mental Health Awareness Month. Interview at RetreatMigraine. tiktok.com/t/ZTRKGGXke/

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"Medical Gaslighting: How to Spot it & What to Do About it." Interviewed for Mind Over Matter Magazine. medicalgaslighting mental health Apr 29, 2023

Medical Gaslighting: How to Spot it & What to Do About it.

Dr. Geraghty was interviewed for Mind Over Matter Magazine by the Women’s Brain Health Initiative (Volume 16).

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C. diff Stories: Dr. Melissa Geraghty, Psy.D. chronic illness Apr 13, 2023

Original article as posted on The Peggy Lillis Foundation: https://peggyfoundation.org/story/dr-melissa-geraghty-psy-d/

At the start of 2018 I was diagnosed with C. diff. I never really heard much about C. diff outside of people acquiring it in a hospital setting or people of advanced age...

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Parade Magazine Interview: "Could You Be a Victim of 'Self-Gaslighting'? 5 Signs of the Subtle Form of Self-Sabotage and How To Stop, According to Experts" medicalgaslighting Mar 20, 2023

Could You Be a Victim of 'Self-Gaslighting'? 5 Signs of the Subtle Form of Self-Sabotage and How To Stop, According to Experts

Original link: https://parade.com/living/self-gaslighting

It seems like only yesterday that "gaslighting" seeped into our lexicons, but now a new term is emerging:...

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Finally build your website, start a podcast, and build your online program! Mar 16, 2023

I get it.

It's hard to take that leap to start a website, build an online course, or launch a podcast.

But the longer you put it off, the harder it gets. Your ideas then remain in your head and are not shared with people who can truly benefit.

This is why I signed up with the platform Kajabi....

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Waiting room etiquette. chronic illness chronic pain mental health rare disease Mar 03, 2023

Get ready for a giant post on waiting room etiquette!

I've had many medical appts this past month. Here's what not to do in the waiting room.

1. Leave your sh*t at the door. No one wants to hear you arguing as a couple. We are not an audience on The Jerry Springer Show.

2. Use your inside voice....

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🔥 Check out this FREE webinar on The Ultimate Eating Disorders Bootcamp for Parents! eating disorders parenting Feb 28, 2023
 
Yes! 🙋
 
I am ready to become a critical force in my adolescent or young adult’s eating disorder treatment. But where do I begin? 🤷‍♂️
 
I’ve got you covered. 🎉
 
🚪  Enter: The Ultimate Eating Disorders Bootcamp for Parents!
 
➡ You can't get most...
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Rare Revolution Magazine: Showcasing the work of RARE entrepreneur Melissa Geraghty of Phoenix Rising with Dr. G chronic illness chronic pain rare disease Feb 28, 2023

alt text: picture of Dr. G smiling. Rare Revolution Magazine. RARE entrepreneur. Showcasing the work of RARE entrepreneur Melissa Geraghty of Phoenix Rising with Dr. G

Check out my article in this RARE entrepreneur series with Rare Revolution Magazine!

  -- meeting the beating hearts behind...

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Links for Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2023 eating disorders parenting parents program Feb 25, 2023
  • The Ultimate Eating Disorders Bootcamp for Parents: Free video to learn how to become a critical force in your adolescent or young adult's eating disorder treatment. https://www.phoenixrisingwithdrg.com/opt-in

  • Newsweek: "I'm an Eating Disorder Psychologist—These Are My 4 Tips to Help...

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Get your FREE 30 day trial with Kajabi today! Feb 21, 2023

🖥 Have you been wanting to start your own website or blog? Or perhaps you want to improve on the one you already have?
 
📍 Let this be your sign that today's the day to begin!
 
When I first started my website, I felt overwhelmed and didn't know where to begin. My website wasn't...
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I'll be okay. Just not today. chronic illness chronic pain mental health rare disease Feb 16, 2023

Alt text: Picture of Dr. G with back to camera, standing in front of an ocean. Middle finger extended in defiance of chronic pain. Text overlay says "I'll be okay. Just not today."

I've been having a particularly difficult week, medically. Truth be told, it's been a bad few years.

It's okay to...

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Happy Valentine's Day from the pups! Feb 14, 2023

Happy Valentine's Day from Cirilla, PixieDust, and Cinnamon!

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Headache on The Hill 2023 chronic illness chronic migraine chronic pain rare disease Feb 14, 2023

A heartfelt thanks to all those representing #Migraine and #Headache Diseases today at Headache on The Hill!

Flashback to 2018, my first #HOH!

#HOH2023 #Advocacy #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #WashingtonDC

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Mindful Moments MP3 mindfulness Feb 10, 2023

"Wow - just wow! I've done plenty of mindful breathing but Dr. Geraghty brought some new techniques that I hadn't done before. And I loved the color visualization - I've never done anything like that." (Alt text)

Download your copy today!

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Join the Empowered Relief Waitlist! chronic illness chronic pain empowered relief rare disease Feb 09, 2023

Join our waitlist so you can be amongst the first to know when the next class will be. You will get to decide if you'd like to join the next class BEFORE it gets sold out!

https://www.phoenixrisingwithdrg.com/join-the-waitlist-for-empowered-relief

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