Connect, Learn and Support Your Loved One with ARFID.
This group was created to connect ARFID caregivers including parents, guardians, and partners to resources, community and more accessible and affordable support. Discover ways to support your loved one's nourishment that prioritizes their individual basic needs, autonomy and felt safety.
The community is run by Lauren Sharifi, a registered dietitian specializing in providing neurodivergent affirming nutrition therapy and support for those with ARFID and their caregivers.
Whether you are looking for a space to connect with individuals you can relate to, looking for neurodivergent affirming resources and guidance to help support your loved one with ARFID, this group is for you!
This group is open to caregivers all over the world!
The community is run by Lauren Sharifi, a registered dietitian specializing in providing neurodivergent affirming nutrition therapy and support for those with ARFID and their caregivers.
Whether you are looking for a space to connect with individuals you can relate to, looking for neurodivergent affirming resources and guidance to help support your loved one with ARFID, this group is for you!
This group is open to caregivers all over the world!
Does this sound like you?
- A parent, grandparent, guardian or partner of someone with ARFID or suspected ARFID.
- Feeling overwhelmed and not sure how to best support your loved one.
- Struggling to find nutrition resources, guidance or support.
- Feeling alone and can't find others who understand the struggles related to supporting someone with ARFID.
- Looking for neurodivergent affirming approaches to support your loved one.
- A parent, grandparent, guardian or partner of someone with ARFID or suspected ARFID.
- Feeling overwhelmed and not sure how to best support your loved one.
- Struggling to find nutrition resources, guidance or support.
- Feeling alone and can't find others who understand the struggles related to supporting someone with ARFID.
- Looking for neurodivergent affirming approaches to support your loved one.
Well you have come to the right place!
Introducing the ARFID Caregiver Community
Included in the ARFID Caregiver Community
- Monthly Live + recorded Q&A sessions
- Sessions are held the 1st Tuesday of the month at 12noon ET and will be recorded and available to rewatch at anytime!
- Support from a registered dietitian
- Private Community Chat and Support
- ARFID Resource Library
- Educational presentations
- New resources added monthly
- Quarterly guest speaker events
- 10% off 1-1 nutrition services
- COST: $35/month if you register by 2/29/24, $39 per month starting 3/1/24
This community was created in thanks to the success and positive response to our Adult ARFID Community and well as feedback from caregivers expressing their need for more neurodivergent affirming ARFID nutrition resources, guidance and community connection.
Our goal with creating this space is to connect caregivers to a community of individuals that can help support and guide them as well as provide resources and support from a registered dietitian. We are aware that ARFID support and "recovery" can look very different from person to person. This space is not intended to treat or cure your loved one's ARFID, rather to provide a space to find the neurodivergent affirming resources and support you need to help discover ways to nourish their body that prioritizes their individual basic needs, autonomy and felt safety.
Our membership platform houses over a dozen printable handouts and educational presentations as well as dozens of additional ARFID specific recommended resources including books, podcasts and tools. New resources and educational presentations will be added monthly based on feedback and requests of the members of the caregiver community.
We are aware that being able to access affordable care for ARFID is difficult and hope this space will provide a more affordable option. If being able to afford the membership to this community is still difficult please contact Lauren regarding equity pricing.
If you have more questions regarding the community or membership check out our FAQ below or contact Lauren.
Our goal with creating this space is to connect caregivers to a community of individuals that can help support and guide them as well as provide resources and support from a registered dietitian. We are aware that ARFID support and "recovery" can look very different from person to person. This space is not intended to treat or cure your loved one's ARFID, rather to provide a space to find the neurodivergent affirming resources and support you need to help discover ways to nourish their body that prioritizes their individual basic needs, autonomy and felt safety.
Our membership platform houses over a dozen printable handouts and educational presentations as well as dozens of additional ARFID specific recommended resources including books, podcasts and tools. New resources and educational presentations will be added monthly based on feedback and requests of the members of the caregiver community.
We are aware that being able to access affordable care for ARFID is difficult and hope this space will provide a more affordable option. If being able to afford the membership to this community is still difficult please contact Lauren regarding equity pricing.
If you have more questions regarding the community or membership check out our FAQ below or contact Lauren.
Still unsure? Here are some Membership FAQ's + Answers
1If I am unable to attend groups can I still get access to resources?
Yes! If you are unable or do not want to attend groups you do not have to. The membership allows you access to...
-Printable resources that you can use yourself or with your treatment providers which are continually being added to.
-Recordings of all groups.
-A group chat where you can ask questions.
-Printable resources that you can use yourself or with your treatment providers which are continually being added to.
-Recordings of all groups.
-A group chat where you can ask questions.
2Do you have to live in a certain area to attend?
No! You are welcome to attend no matter what country or state you live.
3Who is this membership for?
The membership is for anyone who is..
-A parent, grandparent, guardian or partner of someone with ARFID or suspected ARFID.
- Feeling overwhelmed and not sure how to best support your loved one with ARFID or food avoidance .
- Struggling to find reasonably priced nutrition resources and guidance for your loved one with ARFID.
-Feeling alone and can't find others who understand the struggles related to supporting someone with ARFID.
-Looking for a neurodivergent affirming approach to supporting their loved one with ARFID.
-A parent, grandparent, guardian or partner of someone with ARFID or suspected ARFID.
- Feeling overwhelmed and not sure how to best support your loved one with ARFID or food avoidance .
- Struggling to find reasonably priced nutrition resources and guidance for your loved one with ARFID.
-Feeling alone and can't find others who understand the struggles related to supporting someone with ARFID.
-Looking for a neurodivergent affirming approach to supporting their loved one with ARFID.
4What if I just want to come to the groups?
At this time groups are only available for members but we believe the membership cost is worth it even if you just want to attend groups.
5What if I just want the resources?
The amount of resources and materials available with the membership is worth it even if you don't want to attend any of the groups!
6What if I need to cancel my membership?
Our membership is currently month-to-month.
If you sign up and decide to cancel, you can at any time. We just ask that you give 2 weeks notice before your next billing period. We are unable to provide any refunds. To cancel any future payments please email Lauren at lauren@laurensharifi.com.
7Who is this group not for?
*Those with ARFID. We have a separate community for Adults 18+ with ARFID! Adult ARFID Community
* Those looking for a quick "fix" or a magical cure to their loved one's ARFID - ARFID support and "recovery" is very individual and looks different person to person. This group will provide you with neurodivergent affirming approaches to supporting and caring for your loved one so they can eat and nourish their body in a way that supports their individual needs.