ARFID

September 7, 2023
ARFID Support Group Community

Adult ARFID Support Group

Our team offers weekly support groups for adults 18+ with ARFID and suspected ARFID. Groups include general support group, educational groups, and meal/snack support. The goal […]
June 29, 2023
ARFID and cannabis

ARFID and Cannabis: Results from a Lived Experience Survey Project

Disclaimer: The post is for informational purposes only.  Cannabis, a plant that contains substances THC and CBD, which have been found to help treat or reduce […]
September 11, 2023
learning from those who have lived with ARFID

Learning from Lived Experience: The Vital Role of Individuals with ARFID

  When it comes to understanding and supporting individuals with Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), there is no substitute for learning from those who have lived […]
November 1, 2021
ARFID Dietitian

What is ARFID and How Can a Dietitian Help?

ARFID  stands for Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder and was officially a diagnosis in the DSM in 2013, but the eating disorder has been around for […]
February 13, 2023
15 Ways To Try A New Food (Without Eating It)

15 Ways to Try a New Food (Without Eating It)

Progress in exposure work isn’t just eating a new food. There are so many ways you can try a new food to get more familiar with […]
December 5, 2022
Top 5 Kitchen Appliances that make cooking more accessible

Top 5 Kitchen Appliances that Make Cooking More Accessible

Cooking is one of those life necessities that can be overwhelming for many and especially for many of my ARFID clients. Food avoidance often stems beyond […]
November 15, 2022

Supporting your Loved One with ARFID During the Holidays

The holidays can be a difficult time for someone with ARFID. On top of new or unfamiliar foods there is often a lot of changes including […]
October 11, 2022
Food Exposure Therapy for ARFID and When is It Appropriate?

Food Exposure Therapy for ARFID and When is Appropriate?

One way in which I work with clients to help them increase their preferred foods and find food freedom is through food exposures. But this is […]
December 15, 2021

Food and Kitchen Activities for Oral Sensory Avoidant Eaters

Oral Sensory Avoidant Eaters are over-responsive to sensory input in their mouth i.e foods. These are our extreme picky eaters and often accept very few foods. […]