Appointment Confidence for Sjogren’s Patients
You can walk in prepared and walk out empowered.
Sjogren’s appointments can feel overwhelming, rushed, and emotionally loaded—especially when your symptoms are complex and you’ve had past experiences with dismissal.
Created by board certified patient advocate Kristina Kelly and Dr. Sarah Schafer of Sjogren’s Advocate, this training gives you both the clinical understanding and the practical communication tools you need to navigate appointments with purpose and confidence. Dr. Sarah explains what providers look for, how they think, and what derails good care. Kristina teaches you how to prepare, speak up, redirect, and leave with a plan.
This video course teaches you how to transform medical appointments from stressful, chaotic experiences into purposeful, focused conversations that move your care forward.
We'll explore:
• How to prepare in a way that reduces anxiety and mental blanks
• How to communicate symptoms concisely and effectively
• How to guide the appointment without derailing the relationship
• How to leave with actionable next steps instead of uncertainty
• What providers listen for and how to make your message land
• How to stay confident even when the provider seems rushed
Resources included:
• Medication Tracker
• Appointment Goal-Setting Sheet
• Appointment Checklist
• You freeze, panic, or forget everything during appointments
• You walk out confused, discouraged, or without a clear plan
• You feel intimidated speaking up or asking follow-up questions
• You’ve had providers interrupt you, rush you, or redirect the visit
• You struggle to describe symptoms in a way doctors understand
• You want a simple system for preparing and staying focused
• You’re ready to communicate with confidence and clarity
Want more tools for your Sjogren's toolbox?
Full Masterclass Option
The full masterclass Streamlining Sjogren’s: How to Navigate a Path to Diagnosis and Treatment expands on these modules with appointment strategies, communication tools, treatment guidance, and a complete roadmap to help shorten the time to diagnosis and treatment. This masterclass includes over 5 hours of video instruction and 10 downloadable resources.