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Research Assistant for Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease Project at Children’s National Hospital

Children’s National Hospital Divisions of Hematology, Oncology, & Blood and Marrow Transplantation Opening for 1 Clinical Research Assistant (anticipated start in June 2021)

The Hem/Onc/BMT Pediatric Psychology team at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC is hiring 1 full-time clinical research assistant to join a highly collaborative and supportive team of faculty, research assistants, and fellows to support studies primarily focused on neurocognitive functioning, pain, and quality of life in pediatric sickle cell disease. Current projects include: 1) an NIH-funded study examining trajectories and predictors of change in neurocognition in youth with sickle cell disease; 2) a behavioral intervention to reduce functional impairment secondary to sickle cell pain; 3) a study monitoring quality of life and neurocognitive outcomes following hematopoietic stem cell transplant for sickle cell disease; and 4) a study evaluating factors associated with disease management self-efficacy for sickle cell disease. The clinical research assistant will also support childhood cancer survivorship research and behavioral studies through the Children’s Oncology Group. Prior research assistants have matriculated into competitive psychology doctoral programs, contributed to publications and conference abstracts, and been recognized with national awards.

Responsibilities include:

Recruiting and enrolling participants, confirming participant eligibility, and scheduling and coordinating study visits.

Engaging with and developing positive relationships with patients, families, and medical teams.

Conducting supervised neurocognitive assessments, qualitative interviews, and reviews of patients’ medical records, as well as facilitating neuroimaging studies.

Data entry and database management.

Working with the IRB to maintain research compliance.

Supervising undergraduate research volunteers and delegating lab responsibilities.

Collaborating with study teams to develop conference abstracts, manuscripts, and grants.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with clinical human subjects research experience.

One-year minimum commitment and flexibility to occasionally work evening/weekend hours.

Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Prefer prior experience working with IRBs, administering psychological or neuropsychological tests, and using statistical software.

To apply, please send a letter of interest and CV/resume to:

Steven Hardy, Ph.D. (sjhardy@childrensnational.org)

Megan Connolly, Ph.D. (mconnoll@childrensnational.org)

Day 98/100 of the gratefulness journey

Today’s little things that I’m happy about:

- Spent some time playing DK and hanging out with my so

- Made myself some scrambled eggs on rice cakes for breakfast

- Sewed a hole in my pajamas, it was a bit rough looking but it's okay

- Helped a couple of friends with some streaming stuff

- Improved some of my Twitch page

- Had a look at my old photos and felt very happy and nostalgic at the same time

- Listened to some music and a podcast episode

- Very proud of myself because I am very smart and learn things fast

- Had a light pizza tonight and it didn't hurt my stomach ❤️

- Felt very confident about myself and my progress in life

- Worked out for 40 minutes and stretched for 7, it felt pretty good and sweaty

- Made a DIY hair mask for my hair and it turned out pretty good

- Kept in touch with lots of friends

- Despite having some stress related thoughts, I had a pretty good day

Make sure you drink enough water, it's starting to get very warm and you need to keep yourself hydrated and loved. ❤️

Day 1

My name is Heather and that's me on the right with the sunglasses.

I'm 32 and live in a very rural area of Arkansas.

And I'm fat. Like really fat. 364lbs to be exact. That's okay though because I'm going to change that. Why all of a sudden is this time any different from the other millions of times that I've tried to lose pounds? A few reasons:

1) I have a little cousin who just turned 4 that I've gotten very close to. His dad, my uncle, just took a job in California. Guys, I'm too fat to fit in a plane seat. Besides, how can I play with a little boy when I get winded getting groceries.

2) My health is declining. I have type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, chronic muscle cramps, and random swelling in my feet, ankles, and legs. I'm 32! I should be out living life! Instead, I'm stuck on the sidelines watching everyone else have the time of their lives.

I'm not delusional. The weight isn't going to just fall off in the time frame that I want it to. This is going to be a very slow and very painful process. It's not easy to lose weight. It's even harder to lose weight when you have a mental disease called Bipolar Disorder.

I've had my disorder under control successfully for 5 years now. The price with having it under control means that I have to take powerful mood stabilizers that the main side effect is weight gain and difficulty losing weight.

My goal for the rest of 2021 is to lose 30lbs. I want to weigh 334 by Jan 1, 2022.

The point of writing this all out publically in a blog is to maybe gain a little bit of support. I'm shit at self-motivation and sticking to things. Maybe having some people (even if it's only 1) hold me accountable with my eating and exercise routine will help me be successful this time around.

So leave me tips, tricks, and ENCOURAGEMENT! Ask questions, I don't bite.

Health & Nine Inch Nails - Isn’t Everyone

Is your teenager much less social than they used to be? Do they express deep concerns about being embarrassed or disliked? This could be a sign of anxiety. Pay close attention to their interactions with others. If they are withdrawn or lean heavily on you to interact for them, intervention may be necessary.

Routine Things Suddenly Feel Overwhelming

Does it seem your young person resists participation in the things they once enjoyed? Perhaps they feel worried about the pace of their progress in a sport or activity. Perhaps they were injured or sick and worry about returning to the activity. Maybe they feel ill-prepared to continue with a group or at a certain skill level.

As a result, your teen may avoid what they previously loved to do. This self-limiting behavior can lead to regrets later. If you sense that they miss or long to participate but hold themselves back, encourage them to share their worries. Then brainstorm ways to comfortably remain involved and build the skills or knowledge they need to face their fear.

New Experiences Seem Too Risky

Does your teen dig in their heels, suddenly change their mind, or require inordinate amounts of reassurance when trying something different? If their response seems overblown or they remain completely avoidant, it may be that a specific fears or phobias keep your child from seeking out new experiences.

A past trauma or major life transition can give rise to fears about trying new things. Pay attention to ways your teen’s life is becoming very closed off and hemmed in due to anxiety. Seek support and encourage communication to ensure they get to the root of their fears and they aren’t cemented as they move forward into adulthood.

Excitability or Irritability Are More Frequent

Unfortunately, anxiety is often linked to nervousness, negativity, and racing thoughts. This of course, has a detrimental impact on your teen’s developing brain and perceptions. This can lead to changes in your teen’s moods and self-image.

If your teens is anxious, they may behave in ways that seem reactive and “hyper” or irritable and surly. Pay attention to their interactions and the way others notice they are being treated by your child. Getting a handle on anxiety early can prevent bigger issues with recklessness, impulsivity, and depression down the line.

Sleep Does Not Come Easy

Anxiety and healthy sleeping patterns are often at odds. When night falls, many young people become laser focused on their concerns. If your teen is wired and active at night but very tired during the day, worry could be a problem.

Moreover, staying asleep through the night can become sources of worry in and of themselves. You may find that bedtime becomes a source of conflict and contention. Nightmares, late-night phone cellphone activity, or a desire to talk things through late at night may be frequent issues.

Helping Your Adolescent Manage Their Anxiety

Finally, it can be tough for teenagers to get a handle on anxiety on their own. Your teen needs you to provide context for their fears and resources for comfort and recovery. As a parent, reaching out to a therapist is often a good first step to ensure that you and your child make appropriate and productive choices early on.

If you suspect your teen is suffering from anxiety, please don’t hesitate to reach out for more information about teen counseling and contact us soon for a consultation.

Thinkin bout posting another fic this weekend friends 👀

The warmth of your body

The softness of your touch

The feeling of your hands down my bare back

And tracing circles on my thighs

I could stay in this moment for eternity.

recovery is so hard...

Good evening, I have a question for non-cis people: How do you feel about cis people using they/them?

I realised I really like they/them pronouns, I think they're really cool, but I identify as cisgender. I keep thinking about trying out she/they pronouns or something but I'm worried that might be harmful to the community.

I hope you have a lovely night and thank you for opinions!

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The theory of attachment styles between parents and children has long been studied in psychology, education, and any field that deals with human development. The fact is that the implications of attachment theory impact each and every one us, not just in childhood, but into our adult years as well. At the very least, most of us can look back to how we were raised and how the habits, beliefs, and behaviors we have were shaped by our earliest caregivers. What we don’t always consider is how we dealt with the most difficult things: the criticism of a parent, the comparison with a sibling or others, the lack of availability of a caring adult when we needed one. Looking at such experiences, without necessarily blaming our parents or caregivers, is key in understanding the attachment wounding that has also shaped us. Left unaddressed, such wounding can have a major impact on various aspects of our life.

Do you know the signs of an unprocessed attachment wound? Perhaps you never knew to even consider that early pain was at the root of your difficulties with other people. The truth is, many people who are hurting, lonely, or struggling with insecurity are unaware that trauma in their earliest relationships is relevant.

What was your attachment to your primary caregivers like? If you find that you’re repeatedly troubled by connection, trust, and security issues with loved ones, it might be time to dig deeper into your past attachments.

Key Signs You Need to Heal from an Attachment Wound: Your Relationships are Damaged by Anxiety

Anxiety in relationships is a clear marker of attachment wounding. Many people have one of two common experiences. You live with the anxiety of getting too close. Or you live with the anxiety of not feeling close enough.

Worry, panic, rumination, and controlling behavior may result as you try to manage feelings of emotional suffocation or abandonment. As a result, attachment wounds can present as anxious-avoidant relationship behavior. You might become either the pursuer or distancer with the relationship partner becoming the opposite. This connection becomes problematic without at least one of you doing the work to become more secure.

Unhelpful Thoughts and Emotions Get in Your Way

Paying attention to the way you experience relationships internally is vital to healing your attachment wounds. The reality is relationships and negativity are linked together for you. Thus, you may need help from a therapist to uncover the depth to which your thoughts and feelings are impacted. However, you can start now trying to explore your thought patterns. Do the following happen in relationships?

Negative self-talk and self-criticism are ongoing in your relationships. You may punish yourself with thoughts of not being good enough, unlovable, or somehow at fault for not having healthy connections.

You have “trust issues.” Either you trust too easily or not at all. If you find that you are drawn to people who have already given you a good reason not to trust, an attachment wound may be at play. Similarly, not being able to trust, even in long-standing relationships with trustworthy people indicates early relationship trauma.

Relationships never live up to your ideals, hopes, or most positive beliefs. They succumb to negativity and a sense of unfulfillment.

Your Relationship History is Telling

A key indicator of attachment wounding is a history of unhealthy relationships. This can reveal itself in a variety of connections. As you look back, are any of the following true?

You distanced yourself or avoided relationships.

You constantly wanted or pursued a relationship.

Descriptors like “love or sex addiction” might characterize your past.

Looking back, you think of your family life as idyllic or perfect.

Looking back, you view your family life as a huge failure of neglect and disappointment.

Descriptors like “hurtful,” “abusive,” “indifferent,” and more characterize your earliest relationships.

You Cope with Relationship Pain Unproductively

Unaddressed, attachment wounds live on in various areas of your life. Think about how you’ve coped through the years. What you did to cope as a child or survive as a young person may be the same as the coping strategies you’re using now. Chances are they aren’t serving you well.

Often attachment wounds lead to coping via substance abuse, eating disorders, or the development of anxiety disorders. It’s worth examining the roots of these issues if you are suffering.

Seek Out A Therapeutic Relationship to Heal

Finally, a difficult childhood, due to unmet relational needs, can seem so unfair. Similarly, difficult adult relationships, due to unresolved attachment pain, don’t have to continue. Whether you’ve been afraid, angry, or simply avoiding the past, you deserve better. Allow yourself a future free of attachment wounds.

A relationship with a compassionate and qualified therapist is important in helping you embrace more fulfilling and beneficial personal relationships. To heal well and fully is possible with commitment and support. We are here for you. Please read more about trauma therapy and contact us soon for a consultation.