Ostomy Academy
Education for Every Ostomate
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Our Next Presentation-
Mental Health for Ostomates- Adjusting to Life with an Ostomy: A How-To Guide
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Time: 8:00 pm ET (7:00 pm CT, 6:00 pm MT, 5:00 pm PT)
Speaker: Michael Esteban Gerald- Counselor, PhD, LCMHC, CRC
Adjusting to life with a new or existing ostomy can be difficult and cause strong emotional reactions. The idea of a “healthy adjustment” or ideal life for you might change and is not neatly defined. In this Ostomy Academy program, we will discuss the concept of healthy adjustment to ostomy surgery and how one might achieve a fulfilling life with an ostomy.
Speaker/Counselor Michael Esteban Gerald has had an ostomy since a young age.
Ostomy Academy is a free online educational seminar to bring trusted and comprehensive ostomy information to all members of the ostomy community. Top experts, medical professionals, and experienced ostomates will focus on a new series of quality of life topics in each presentation.
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Our Upcoming Presentation
Mental Health with an Ostomy
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 (8 pm ET)
Michael Esteban Gerald
Speaker: Counselor, PhD, LCMHC, CRC
Michael Esteban Gerald has had an ostomy since a young age and is currently employed as an Assistant Professor in Rehabilitation Counseling at Utah State University (USU) in Logan, UT. Michael currently directs the Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling service line, which provides clinical mental health counseling services for persons with Chronic Illness, Disability, and Developmental Disability. Michael earned a PhD in Rehabilitation Counselor Education from the University of Iowa. Michael’s primary area of academic study is Counseling Ethics, and his research has largely centered around ethics and ethical practices in non-traditional settings. In addition to academic training, Michael has been working in the field for the past decade as a human services provider. Michael is currently a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC-Iowa), Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CMHC-Utah), and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC). Michael has provided clinical mental health services as a Crisis Counselor, Substance Abuse Counselor, Correctional Mental Health Provider, and Private Practice Mental Health.
Amie Leigh Reece
Co-Host
Amie Leigh Reece is a UOAA volunteer serving as Director of Affiliated Support Group Affairs. Amie Leigh was diagnosed with IBD at age 20 and is living with an ileostomy. She helps others as a Certified Health Coach with Resolute Health & Wellness Coaching and by volunteering for the Ostomy Association of Metro Denver.
Our Latest Presentation
September 17, 2024: Sexuality, Intimacy and Reproductive Health for Ostomates
Video Recordings of Past Ostomy Academy Installments
May 15, 2024: Bridging the Gap in Ostomy Nutrition
March 12, 2024: Parastomal Hernia
October 24, 2023: Medical Insurance & Supplies Coverage
June 21, 2023: Summer Travel Tips and the Ultimate Guide to UOAA’s National Conference.
March 28, 2023: Foundations for Recovering from Ostomy Surgery
April 26, 2022: Leaks, Tweaks, and Peeks
January 12, 2022: New Year, New Mindset: Mental Health, Ostomy and Chronic Illness
Sept 14, 2021: Navigating Life with an Ostomy
June 9, 2021: Total Body Ostomy Health
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Contact Us
United Ostomy Associations of America
P.O. Box 2293
Biddeford, ME 04005-2293
Call us toll-free at: 1-800-826-0826.
Our Information Line hours are Monday-Friday, 9am to 3pm EST. If you have an emergency, please dial 911 or contact your local medical professional.
Please understand that UOAA is a private, nonprofit, advocacy and informational organization. We are not a medical facility and we do not have medical or legal professionals on staff. Therefore, UOAA does not provide Medical, Mental Health, Insurance or Legal Advice. Visit UOAA Virtual Ostomy Clinic provided by The Wound Company for non-emergency, virtual ostomy support.
