Jody Thomas

Psychologist/pain expert/medical consultant/mom dedicated to making the world a better and less painful place! CEO of the nonprofit @MegFoundation
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[Jana Buhlmann @baldgrrl]

@MegFoundation @katebirnie @pamelamroach @BCChildrensHosp @KidsInPain @jodythomasphd It amazes me how few do, and how much trauma can result. I’ve had techs at labs offer to hold her arm down. I’ve stopped them and given her space to manage her own process, but of course the whole time you know you are not in a space that truly supports or understands that.

[The Meg Foundation @MegFoundation]

@baldgrrl @katebirnie @pamelamroach @BCChildrensHosp @KidsInPain @jodythomasphd Honestly, it's game changing...for her & her providers. Hopefully it helps her understand herself that much better, and protect her from the shaming that can happen, esp as kids get older. Kids with ASD often process pain differently. And it can be managed if people understand!

[Dr. Mary Simmering McDonald @DrMSMcDonald]

For the latest ep @Dr_Din_Osmun and @jodythomasphd from @MegFoundation discuss practical tips to help kids w/needles. Great timely info for parents & HCPs!#kidshealth #Vaccines #jabapalooza https://t.co/yN3PzDqLlO @OttawaHealth @CBCKids @KidsInPain @PandemicParent @ChildHealthUSA

[Michelle Chase Baum @Mettle_Michelle]

Watch @CBSMornings tomorrow to see @jodythomasphd of @MegFoundation discuss needle fear and how to help kids prepare for the COVID vaccine!

[The Meg Foundation @MegFoundation]

@pamressler @jodythomasphd @ChildKindIntl We are so grateful for you @pamressler , and your amazing work!!! And we always love the incredible efforts of @ChildKindIntl !!!

[Pam Ressler @pamressler]

So important for parents and kids. Kudos to my friend and colleague @jodythomasphd and @MegFoundation for proactively decreasing pain from pokes #COVID19 #vaccination @ChildKindIntl

[Kate Nicholson @speakingabtpain]

So delighted to share this clip of my #MaydayFellows colleague, @jodythomasphd talking about why it's important to get children over fear of needles. How we deal with children's pain affects their development and life-long relationship with healthcare.

https://t.co/mS8ObHehgj

[National Pain Advocacy Center @national_pain]

Great clip from @jodythomasphd & @MegFoundation on the importance of dealing with children's anxiety around needles in this era of vaccines.

[Buzzy Helps @buzzyhelps]

Shout out to @MegFoundation @jodythomasphd for all the work they do to spread awareness about #NeedleFear and getting people vaccinated.

[Amy Baxter @AmyBaxterMD]

@drtaranarula amazing job describing the physiology of @BuzzyHelps simply on @CBSHealth this morning! https://t.co/caWAy0m1Ko @jodythomasphd you ROCK!

[Tara Narula M.D. @drtaranarula]

Kids 5-11 soon eligible for COVID vaccines. What can we do to help ease pain and anxiety around vaccinations and other medical procedures. Today @CBSMornings learn simple effective tools taught by @MegFoundation @jodythomasphd @CBSNews

[Tara Narula M.D. @drtaranarula]

Learn strategies to lower anxiety and pain for kids facing vaccination or medical procedures on todays @CBSMornings where we highlight the work of @MegFoundation @jodythomasphd @CBSNews

[Tara Narula M.D. @drtaranarula]

Easing pain and anxiety for kids facing medical procedure, blood draw, vaccines: important work by @MegFoundation @jodythomasphd Dr. Thomas saying “fear and anxiety should not be making our decisions about health care” there are proven strategies from years of pain research

[Tara Narula M.D. @drtaranarula]

@AmyBaxterMD @buzzyhelps @CBSHealth @jodythomasphd Thanks for sharing your Buzzy’s with us!! And thanks for your work to help ease kids pain!🙏

[The Meg Foundation @MegFoundation]

@buzzyhelps @jodythomasphd Thanks @buzzyhelps! Like you, we love doing what we can to #protectkids and let them know #itdoesnthavetohurt!

[The Meg Foundation @MegFoundation]

@DrEmilyEdlynn @jodythomasphd Thanks Emily! We so appreciate the support!!

[The Meg Foundation @MegFoundation]

@drtaranarula @jodythomasphd Thanks @drtaranarula! You hit the nail on the head: #anxiety should never be in charge of decision making, and right now, the #research says #needlefear it is in charge of WAY too many medical decisions.

[The Meg Foundation @MegFoundation]

@speakingabtpain @drtaranarula @jodythomasphd Thanks Kate!! We are so inspired by your work and your general badassness…😉