Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

by Jennifer J. Thomas, Kamryn T. Eddy

Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is a common eating disorder diagnosis that describes children and adults who cannot meet their nutritional needs, typically because of sensory sensitivity, fear of adverse consequences and/or apparent lack of interest in eating or food. This book is the first of its kind to offer a specialist treatment, specifically for ARFID. Developed, refined and studied in response to this urgent clinical need, this book outlines a specialiZed cognitive-behavioral treatment: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (CBT-AR). This treatment is designed for patients across all age groups, supported by real-life case examples and tools to allow clinicians to apply this new treatment in their own clinical settings.

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction, Parenting

194 pages, Paperback

Published November 15, 2018

Reviews

[Michelle]

I read this mostly for personal interest with a side of being able to earn CEU’s for my license that is renewing in Sept. My personal interest comes from suspecting my daughter has ARFID, or at least would benefit from ARFID-like treatment. This was a FANTASTIC resource both for my role as her mother (that also happens to be an RD), and my role as an RD with my patients struggling with binge eating.

Binge eating is a common comorbidity with ARFID so I am very grateful to have more tools and education on the topic for my clients.

Overall, a really great resource to earn 11 CEU’s. Very happy with this choice.

[Becky Douthit]

An absolute must read for treating ARFID. Quick and easy read with a step by step manual to make learning the therapy doable.

[Nerdy Angel]

This is helpful not only for clinicians but also for people, like me, who struggled with Arfid. Having gone through inadequate ED therapy in the past, I hope ED therapists will be more aware about Arfid and how it's different from other eating disorders.

Today, I'm better, despite having gone through a recent relapse. There is some stuff in there that I'm not ready to do by myself, but there are also several good guidelines that I will start to apply right now in my life.

[Becca]

Very helpful to have a manualized approach in treating this disorder. Hate the lack of dietitian involvement and recommendations for therapists to practice outside of their scope and give nutrition recommendations 🙃

[Nyla]

This book is for therapists. I am an RD. I read this for CEU and a better understanding of ARFID.
Excellent explanation of ARFID, assessment, detailed structuring of each sessions, different situations, handouts, appendix helpful and finishing off with case studies. Great resource for clinicians.