https://sbhealthpsychology.com/healthpsychology daily 0.75 2021-01-25 https://sbhealthpsychology.com/getstarted daily 0.75 2026-02-02 https://sbhealthpsychology.com/about daily 0.75 2021-04-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0e05acc90a683c21a40fa9/1609782264155-WXW8A8M7RG1NYASN1LCK/Lindsey+Duca.jpg About Dr. Duca Lindsey Duca, PsyD https://sbhealthpsychology.com/focus daily 0.75 2021-04-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0e05acc90a683c21a40fa9/1609793625097-VNAMWYFO1EM7IFC78WLS/Isle+of+Lewis.jpeg Areas of Focus - Building Skills Build motivation to make lasting lifestyle changes that benefit health and quality of life Learn specific strategies to adapt to changes in cognitive or physical functioning Develop skills to reduce anxiety and pain related to predictable medical situations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0e05acc90a683c21a40fa9/1609794043804-2OKTSW18AJN84U7PTM8C/IMG_1269.jpeg Areas of Focus - Emotional Resilience Foster psychological adjustment to a new diagnosis or change in physical functioning Enhance and expand coping repertoire to live well with a chronic or new condition Reduce the impact of anxiety, stress or depressed mood on physical symptoms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0e05acc90a683c21a40fa9/1609793952498-8QRDYF0CFSV5U9VYIXUT/IMG_5991.jpeg Areas of Focus - Self Advocacy Negotiate personal and professional roles while living with new or chronic health conditions Improve communication with medical providers Ensure that your healthcare plan is consistent with your goals and values Build a healthcare team whose values and vision for your health match your own https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0e05acc90a683c21a40fa9/1609792909919-PO4YEHNC8I0ZT6GGA13V/Santa+Ynez.jpeg Areas of Focus - Addressing Medical Trauma Recover from medical trauma for example, experiencing traumatic memories related to experience of delirium, isolation during a long hospitalization, or experience of acute injury or illness Reduce anxiety related to medical situations for example, needle phobia, phobia of dental care, or fear of pain after surgery preventing access to needed services https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0e05acc90a683c21a40fa9/1609794586733-KTCHQXY71VTW4HAK4358/134-3419_IMG.jpeg Areas of Focus - Caring for the Caregiver Reduce stress and improve emotional well-being for family caregivers Protect and nurture valued relationships, regardless of health status Adapt to role transitions and the impact of health concerns on family and marital dynamics https://sbhealthpsychology.com/lindseyduca daily 1.0 2026-02-02