Day 3 - Elise Colquitt, MSW - The Trauma-Informed Provider: Supporting Patients Through Early Diagnosis Navigation
What if the patient you see as "difficult" is actually traumatized? For many living with Sjogren's, years of medical dismissal, normal lab results despite debilitating symptoms, and being told "it's a...
19 Juli 202527min
Day 2 - Panel - Navigating New Frontiers in Healthcare: Insurance, Care Models, & Physician Journeys
What if your doctor's visit wasn't limited to 15 minutes? What if your care team truly communicated with each other? What if your lived experience was valued as much as your lab results?In this powerh...
18 Juli 20251h 3min
Day 2 - Nishi Bhopal, MD - Integrative Approaches to Sleep
If you're living with Sjogren's, you know that profound and debilitating fatigue is one of the most common complaints. But what if the key to better energy isn't just about managing your condition, bu...
18 Juli 202522min
Day 2 - Cheryl Crow, OTR/L - The Acceptance Paradox: How I Stopped Fighting Chronic Illness & Started Thriving WITH it
When living with a chronic autoimmune condition, we are often told to "fight" it or "conquer" it to live a full life. But what if, instead, we learned to truly thrive with our conditions by riding the...
18 Juli 202525min
Day 2 - Jacqueline Marks, MA, RYT-200 - Who Deserves Your Magic?: Cultivating Your Sense of Agency to Build a Network that Nourishes
This session offers an introduction to yoga therapy—what it is, how it differs from a typical yoga class, and why it can be especially supportive for individuals living with Sjögren’s Syndrome. Rooted...
18 Juli 202520min
Day 3 - Lilly Stairs - The Power of Patient Communities & Network Advocacy
What does ambition look like when you're living with a chronic condition? How do you build a vibrant life and career when your body requires you to work smarter, not harder?In this candid and inspirin...
18 Juli 202525min
Day 2 - Dympna Weil - Tapping Into Your Healing Powers: Emotional Freedom Technique for Everyday Well-Being
What if you could carry a tool with you, anytime and anywhere, that could calm your nervous system, lower stress, and help you manage the overwhelm of chronic illness?In this experiential and evidence...
18 Juli 202528min
Day 2 - Diane Hilal-Campo - Sjogrens Disease and Dry Eyes - How can I get back into Eye makeup?
For many with Sjogren's, severe dry eye can make wearing eye makeup feel impossible, leading to irritation, inflammation, and pain. But does it have to be this way?In this informative and practical se...
18 Juli 202517min
