Lauren Sharifi

Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, or ARFID, is a complex eating disorder and eating disability that goes beyond just “picky eating.” It’s marked by an intense avoidance […]

One common question I get asked is “why am I struggling to eat?” or “why am I dropping safe foods?” often the answer is something is […]

Last month we held an educational support group on Appetite and ARFID that we got a lot of great response from. So much so we thought […]

One question that comes up often in ​our support groups​ is how to talk with others about your ARFID. So if this is a question you […]

When you think of meal planning the first words that come to my mind are a structured 3 meal, 3 snacks plan; recipes; cooking or meal […]

One of the first things I will work on with many of my clients is creating a food list! What is a food list? List of […]

In the journey of healing and understanding one’s ARFID, individuals often find themselves facing unique challenges that can be overwhelming. However, there is an essential element […]

  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 […]

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 […]