Clinical Psychologist, Rosalind Kalb, PhD, joined ARC during Mental Health Month for an important talk covering how we navigate the many emotions that come up when diagnosed and living with amyloidosis.
Original Presentation Date:
May 20, 2026
0:00 — Welcome
2:56 — Introduction
6:17 — Opening Exercise
9:38 — Paying attention to our moods
14:06 — Tennis Ball and Egg Resilience
19:45 — Factors Influencing Resilience
27:07 — Things to Think About
32:06 — Tips for Meeting Challenges in Your Life
35:17 — What can you try to do differently to have more resilience?
37:45 — Remembering the importance of enjoyable activities
39:55 — Responding to “How are you?” in healthy ways
42:02 — Balancing care and creating memories
43:35 — Fostering peer support and coaching
46:36 — Creating inertia and motivation to enjoy life
48:32 — Helping care partners be less overwhelmed
52:11 — Managing bad days well
52:46 — Managing isolation and aging
55:15 — Preparing children for the future of amyloidosis
58:51 — Conclusion
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