Recently it was pointed out to me by a professional that I respect that my rhetoric on CBT is that of… well… an esteemed hater. I think it’s fair to point out that as a person I have been very hard on CBT when it comes to misophonia, perhaps zealously. This caused me to pause…
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Persons with misophonia are suffering from a lesser-known condition and thus might need support with family, friends, and the medical community. It is not enough to simply help persons with misophonia cope with the aversive response to stimuli as this is recurring and can cause issues in every area of the person’s life. Far too…
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As a way to help those with misophonia, The IMF and Shaylynn Hayes-Raymond will be offering the following resources at no extra charge for those who donate a minimum of $25 for a limited time. The total value of these resources is $59.94. Tax receipt will be sent to US residents. The International Misophonia Foundation…
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Since we believe in choice, we are offering separate donation campaigns based on needs. You can allocate where your funds will go within the organization. We are asking for help in this campaign with purchasing important computer equipment to help us operate the foundation and conduct research. All donations in the USA will receive a…
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Learn more about Dr. Erfanian’s study: What’s Involved: The task includes emotionally evocative images, such as very disturbing gore, graphic violence, and distressing situations, which might cause discomfort or distress. If you would find these kinds of images particularly disturbing, we highly discourage participation! Eligibility: We are looking for participants both with and without misophonia…
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Misophonia Matters is an advocacy-based coping skills class, book, and workbook for adults, teens, and clinicians by long-time advocate Shaylynn Hayes-Raymond. Shaylynn has been advocating for misophonia since 2015 and moved to a career in counselling based on her experiences as a misophonia advocate and sufferer of the disorder. The Misophonia Matters approach includes advocacy,…
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Below is a letter that I have written to Adobe based on sensory considerations for their software. If you have issues with adobe software, please email them and let them know! To Whom it May Concern, I am emailing you on behalf of The International Misophonia Foundation (and Misophonia International), a non-profit based in Missouri.…
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Misophonia Matters has OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED! You can find the book from the IMF, or through retailers. Misophonia Matters is available in ebook, print, and hardcover (an audiobook is coming soon). As the author, I am very excited to share this project with our readers, and hopefully with clinicians as well. This has been a labour…
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On March 9th, 2024, I turn 30 years old. What better way to turn 30 than to publish my most recent book Misophonia Matters just 9 days before! Come celebrate the launch in a digital party at 2 PM Eastern on Friday March 1st. Those who preordered ebooks can read along as I read an…
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Misophonia Matters is an advocacy-based coping skills approach for adults, teens, and clinicians by long-time advocate Shaylynn Hayes-Raymond. Shaylynn has been advocating for misophonia since 2015 and moved to a career in counselling based on her experiences as a misophonia advocate and sufferer of the disorder. The Misophonia Matters approach includes advocacy, psychoeducation, sensory-based skills,…
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