So when we think about Thanksgiving being just around the corner, followed quickly by Christmas, why don’t we think together, and on our own, about what the holidays mean to us, and how we feel about family time and food? Let’s also think about what we may need to do to prepare to make the most of the Thanksgiving holiday, in hopes that even if we don’t have that heartfelt moment like in the Hallmark movies, at least we can do what we need to do to manage what may be a challe

This blog is intended to explore ideas for living with ARFID in Autumn. When we think about autumn, first thoughts are colored leaves and crunching through piles of them, apple orchards and caramel apples, pumpkin patches and Halloween. The sun sets earlier, there’s a little chill in the air, sweaters and jackets come out, and the holidays are right around the corner. Along with these seemingly pleasant images of fall come the more anxiety provoking ones: fall foods, new and

Choosing treatment goals is more important than we may think, and a lot harder than it looks.   Many people with Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) or picky eating, feel that eating is complicated enough without the added pressure of setting goals. But having goals—even small, flexible ones—can provide direction, structure, and motivation.

This blog explores one important recovery skill: increasing flexibility. Flexibility is what helps us move from that instant “no” to “maybe there’s another way.” Learning to adjust foods instead of rejecting them outright can make a world of difference in recovery.