Beat - ARFID support for family members
Are you a parent or carer of a young person aged 5 – 17 who has an ARFID diagnosis or is displaying ARFID behaviours?ARFID support for family members (formerly Anchor) is a safe and supportive space where a family member will gain a better understanding of ARFID and develop skills to support their child or young person aged 5-17. Topics covered include: understanding ARFID, acceptance, challenges, advocacy for your young person, communication, self-care, strategies for expanding food intake and managing stress and building resilience.
Remote
Further info
We’ll pair you with on of our programme officers who you’ll meet for 40 minutes on zoom once a week for 12 weeks. You will focus on specific topics you have chosen to build a bespoke programme to meet the needs of you and your young person. You’ll have pre-reading ahead of each session to help guide the discussion each week and you’ll be guided to develop your skills to support your young person and how to support yourself.
For further information about the support available via Beat and how to access it visit our website. For further details on this specific course and to access our self-referral form vist: ARFID support for family members.
Who can use this service?
Open to parents or carers of a young person aged 5 – 17 who has an ARFID diagnosis or is displaying ARFID behaviours.
How are services delivered?
Our 12 week programme involves 40 minutes weekly sessions via Zoom.
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