What is Misophonia International?
The International Misophonia Foundation is a blog run by Shaylynn Hayes-Raymond, LCT-C. Shaylynn Hayes-Raymond is a clinician in New Brunswick Canada and has misophonia. Misophonia International was initially formed in 2015 as a joint endeavour by Dr. Jennifer Jo Brout and Shaylynn Hayes-Raymond. As of the 2020s, Shaylynn Hayes-Raymond runs Misophonia International independent of others. However, Shaylynn remains a passionate advocate for misophonia and now serves as the Director of The International Misophonia Foundation. Misophonia International is happy to showcase the efforts of The International Misophonia Foundation, especially the goals of research, awareness, and education for those with misophonia. Misophonia International is not directly associated with The International Misophonia Foundation, but may share updates on the cause as part of our shared mission goals. The International Misophonia Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) non profit in Columbia, Missouri.
Misophonia International provides distribution for books, ebooks, sound materials, and email marketing materials for The International Misophonia Foundation. We currently share a mailing list and provide a synchronized relationship. Misophonia International is in Canada, and helmed by Shaylynn Hayes-Raymond, who is also the Director of The International Misophonia Foundation.
Opinions and Fair Use
All opinions, ideas, and expressions on Misophonia International are that of their respective author(s) and should not be reflective on Misophonia International as a whole or on any other author. Misophonia International allows submissions from authors of varied background as a means to share awareness and understanding of misophonia. Any events, classes, books, or resources shared are the responsibility of their respective owner and are not meant to be a specific endorsement unless otherwise stipulated. All opinion pieces that name individuals or organizations are presented under commentary and fair use. We do our best to ensure ethical representation, and we operate under fair use whenever there is a particular person named in our media.
Sponsorships and Affiliate
Review articles of products may include promotional links, promotional codes, or affiliate links. These do not change the opinion of the item that has been listed or recommended, and may make the site a small commission for the use of the promotion. We are very stringent when we are choosing products.
This Website is NOT a Replacement for Medical or Clinical Professional Advice
While Misophonia International does our best to ensure the utmost accuracy and ethical reporting on our website, this does not mean that our content is by any means a replacement for medical treatment, psychotherapy, or any other clinical replacement. If you feel like you are in need of care, please dial 911 (or your country’s equivalent) or go to an emergency room.
Psychoeducation and Commentary
The content of Misophonia International is provided as psychoeducation and commentary. The opinions of the author (or speaker) are not meant to be a replacement for your own professional, or is it meant to be professional advice. Content is provided on an as-is bases as a commentary on the state of misophonia, mental health, and numerous other topics. This website does not take responsibility for the personal interpretation of content.
History of Misophonia International
In 2015, Dr. Jennifer Jo Brout and Shaylynn Hayes-Raymond met through a misophonia advocacy page. Together, Shaylynn and Jennifer devised a magazine, books, and eventually created numerous misophonia websites. Dr. Brout contributed numerous research articles, advocacy, clinical experience, and a numerous wealth of knowledge. Shaylynn’s focus was primarily on the technological side as well as providing writing and social media campaigns to amplify misophonia awareness. As time went on, Jen and Shaylynn worked together on misophonia classes, eventually running Misophonia Education for 3 years. As of today, Misophonia International is run solely by Shaylynn Hayes-Raymond, who sincerely thanks and appreciates the hard work and dedication in the field of misophonia that has been accomplished by Dr. Jennifer Brout.
About Shaylynn Hayes-Raymond
Shaylynn Hayes-Raymond is an LCT-C with a MA in Counselling Psychology, BA in Political Science, and honours diploma in Creative Digital Media. Shaylynn is the director of the International Misophonia Foundation and a private-practice therapist in New Brunswick, Canada. Shaylynn has written numerous pieces on misophonia and has been an advocate for the condition since 2015. Shaylynn herself has misophonia and is a passionate mental health advocate both as a therapist and as neurodiverse advocate.
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