IBD & Emotional Resilience: How to Heal Beyond the Flare

Feeling drained by IBD—physically and emotionally? Discover how to reclaim your strength beyond the flare with proven strategies from leading clinical psychologist and resilience expert Dr. Laurie Keefer.

Living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis isn’t just about managing physical symptoms—it’s about coping with the emotional, social, and mental toll that IBD can take. From how you see yourself, to how you eat, connect with others, and face the unknown, the impact can be profound.

In this powerful episode, Dr. Keefer—author of the groundbreaking American Journal of Gastroenterology article “Beyond Depression and Anxiety in IBD: Forging a Path Toward Emotional Healing”—shares what it truly means to heal beyond the flare.

You’ll learn:

• What emotional resilience really looks like for people living with IBD
  
  

• How trauma, disordered eating, and adjustment disorders can surface with chronic illness
  
  

• How to start building emotional strength today using Dr. Keefer’s Resilience5™ framework
  
  

This episode is produced in collaboration with the American College of Gastroenterology’s Patient Care Committee.