Spare Spoons
Introductory Call
An opportunity to have a free 15-minute phone call to make introductions and discuss preliminary questions to see if working with Spare Spoons is something you'd like to move forward with.
Appointment Accompaniment
I will accompany you to your telehealth appointment or call in virtually for your in-person appointment and act as your advocate. I will take notes throughout the appointment so you can focus on the conversation. I can act as a second set of eyes and ears to assure you of your safety and dissuade providers from taking advantage. I can step in if your boundaries or rights are being violated or if we see that you are not being taken seriously. If we have had an appointment prep. session, I can also keep tabs on our game plan and ensure that all points prepared are appropriately addressed. If it's an in person visit, I can join your call via the link above. If it's a virtual appointment, please attach your appointment link in the "additional notes" section when booking, and I will join you there. *If the time of your appointment is unavailable when booking, feel free to send us an email at [email protected] and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.*
Appointment Accompaniment
I will accompany you to your telehealth appointment or call in virtually for your in-person appointment and act as your advocate. I will take notes throughout the appointment so you can focus on the conversation. I can act as a second set of eyes and ears to assure you of your safety and dissuade providers from taking advantage. I can step in if your boundaries or rights are being violated or if we see that you are not being taken seriously. If we have had an appointment prep. session, I can also keep tabs on our game plan and ensure that all points prepared are appropriately addressed. If it's an in person visit, I can join your call via the link above. If it's a virtual appointment, please attach your appointment link in the "additional notes" section when booking, and I will join you there. *If the time of your appointment is unavailable when booking, feel free to send us an email at [email protected] and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.*
Appointment Debrief
After your appointment, I will provide you with the opportunity to process how it went and vent about any challenges that arose. Then, we can clarify your next steps together. Following our call I will provide you with a written plan of action empowering you to continue seeking the care you deserve.
Appointment Prep. Session
Going to the doctor can be a stressful experience, especially when you feel unprepared walking into the appointment. For those of us within the chronically ill and disabled communities it can be even more harrowing. It can be hard to know how much to share, which information is relevant, and have a clear picture of our timeline of symptoms, diagnoses, previous testing, imaging, and interventions. I will conduct a video or phone call to help you organize your thoughts and guide you through determining what to have ready to communicate at your appointment. After the session, I will provide you with a comprehensive summary of the symptomology and its timeline, medications, family history, and questions for the doctor that we discussed. Throughout the process, I will hold space for any emotions that arise and affirm your strength and capability.
Appointment Debrief
After your appointment, I will provide you with the opportunity to process how it went and vent about any challenges that arose. Then, we can clarify your next steps together. Following our call I will provide you with a written plan of action empowering you to continue seeking the care you deserve.
Accommodations Session
We’ll discuss some of your biggest challenges as a result of your symptoms and brainstorm solutions to these problems as a team. Whether it be environmental changes, tools to assist you in the kitchen, or requests to make of the special services office at school or your office supervisor, we’ll work to make the world a bit more equitable and pleasant for you.
Accommodations Session
We’ll discuss some of your biggest challenges as a result of your symptoms and brainstorm solutions to these problems as a team. Whether it be environmental changes, tools to assist you in the kitchen, or requests to make of the special services office at school or your office supervisor, we’ll work to make the world a bit more equitable and pleasant for you.
Difficult Day Planning
Let’s work together to create a difficult day plan where we make room for priorities even if they’re on a smaller scale. We’ll brainstorm ways in which you can accommodate yourself, delegate to others, and set realistic expectations for yourself and the day.
Schedule Building Session
Let me help you curate a schedule tailored to your needs, desires, and values. We’ll spend some time assessing priorities, discussing what does and doesn’t work, and hopes and goals for your day-to-day life. Then I will provide you with a proposed schedule tailored to your needs which incorporates a piece of each identified area of importance into each day.
Difficult Day Planning
Let’s work together to create a difficult day plan where we make room for priorities even if they’re on a smaller scale. We’ll brainstorm ways in which you can accommodate yourself, delegate to others, and set realistic expectations for yourself and the day.
Food Brainstorming Session
Sometimes it can be hard to think of enjoyable meal and snack ideas, especially if you’re limited by dietary restrictions or food allergies. Chronic pain, fatigue, and other symptoms can also pose issues in the kitchen. Grocery shopping, meal prep, and cleanup can feel daunting. Together we can come up with a master list for you to draw on that meets your needs and taste.
Schedule Building Session
Let me help you curate a schedule tailored to your needs, desires, and values. We’ll spend some time assessing priorities, discussing what does and doesn’t work, and hopes and goals for your day-to-day life. Then I will provide you with a proposed schedule tailored to your needs which incorporates a piece of each identified area of importance into each day.
Food Brainstorming Session
Sometimes it can be hard to think of enjoyable meal and snack ideas, especially if you’re limited by dietary restrictions or food allergies. Chronic pain, fatigue, and other symptoms can also pose issues in the kitchen. Grocery shopping, meal prep, and cleanup can feel daunting. Together we can come up with a master list for you to draw on that meets your needs and taste.
Appointment Prep. Session
Zoom call to help you organize your thoughts and guide you through determining what to have ready to communicate at your appointment. After the session, I will provide you with a comprehensive summary of the symptomology and its timeline, medications, family history, and questions for the doctor that we discussed. Throughout the process, I will hold space for any emotions that arise and affirm your strength and capability.
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