128 - Addressing Rare Disease Mental Health - Psychologist Al Freedman

<p>In episode 123, The Dudes asked why we tend to pull away when things get hard such as with a Rare Disease Diagnosis or another life changing event.  The discussion did not end with a clear answer so Sean and Kyle Reached out for some professional help.  Enter Dr. Al.</p> <p><img style= "display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src= "https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/show/90381/jackanddad2020.jpg" alt="Dr. Al with his son Jack" width="358" height="326" /></p> <p>Albert <span class="il">Freedman</span>, Ph.D. has a unique voice as a psychologist and the father of an adult son with a rare disease.  He speaks at conferences nationally on challenges facing families of children with special health care needs, and provides consultation to health care & rare disease organizations, pharmaceutical companies, and schools. As a practicing psychologist in independent practice in the Philadelphia area,    Dr. <span class= "il">Freedman</span> has provided counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, and families for over 25 years. Dr. <span class="il">Freedman</span>'s 25-year-old son, Jack, lives with Spinal Muscular Atrophy.</p> <p>More About Dr. Al: <a href= "https://www.freedmancounseling.com/albert-freedman-ph-d" target= "_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.freedmancounseling.com/albert-freedman-ph-d&source=gmail&ust=1605566089741000&usg=AFQjCNHJa6wYxyThZNdC0aDcp9Py2uawtw"> https://www.<wbr />freedmancounseling.com/albert-<wbr /><span class="il">freedman</span>-ph-d</a></p> <p>Dr. Al's practice: <a href="http://www.freedmancounseling.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.freedmancounseling.com&source=gmail&ust=1605566089741000&usg=AFQjCNGMghny2_gRx-CZyaGNfH4csJNpIA"> www.freedmancounseling.com</a></p>