Family Based Treatment (FBT) and Avoidant Restrictive Food and Intake Disorder (ARFID): Training Workshop, Auckland New Zealand

Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is a new eating disorder classification in the DSM-5. ARFID is more than just ”picky eating” and to date has often gone undiagnosed/untreated. The degree of food avoidance, in both type and variety in those presenting with ARFID, can have serious effects on physical and/or psychosocial development with detrimental and distressing effects on the individual and family. Being a new disorder, there is limited research to guide what is the best treatment. One approach is the use of Family Based Treatment but modified for this specific client group.

Participants who attend this workshop will gain a full understanding of the diagnosis of ARFID and the modifications required when using FBT for children and adolescents presenting with ARFID. The workshop will include the use of role-plays along with providing resources and handouts to clinicians for use in their own practice. This workshop is ideal for clinicians who are trained in FBT and want to extend their scope of practice to include this new diagnosis. Professionals interested in learning more about diagnosing and recognising ARFID will also find this workshop helpful.

Cost: $250 + GST

Morning and afternoon tea provided

To register please contact: Kellie Lavender kelliel@nzedc.co.nz