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Beyond Picky Eating: Understanding ARFID
As awareness increases and research progresses, you might be hearing more about ARFID. Families are starting to understand its impact and are seeking out interventions to help support their child. ARFID, or Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, is categorized as an eating disorder. It is different than other eating disorders as it does not have a focus or goal in trying achieve thinness. However, those who struggle with ARFID can often get to a low body weight because of

Devan Briggs
Jun 252 min read


Struggling with Self-worth?
Self-worth is something that so many people struggle with in uniquely different ways. Some people believe their self-worth is tied to their physical attributes, whether that be how beautiful they deem themselves to be or the shape of their body. These people may endlessly count calories, obsessively look in the mirror, or even struggle to go outside and engage with others. Others may believe that worth is equal to output and productivity. These people may tend to work too muc

Devan Briggs
Dec 16, 20212 min read


Body Neutrality During the Holidays
Many of us struggle with our body image. Whether it be a specific part of our body, comparison to others, or weight in general, there are millions of people who have a daily struggle with what they see in the mirror. Around the holidays, this can be an especially difficult time when food is at the focal point for many celebrations. Working on being body neutral is something that can not only benefit you around the holidays, but also extend to your every day life, giving you

Devan Briggs
Nov 20, 20212 min read
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