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by Glenn Robertson (Author)
Struggling with food in ways others can't understand?
Does the idea of eating certain foods trigger feelings of fear, disgust or an overwhelming sensory response? You're not alone. If you or a loved one experience extreme food avoidance, disinterest in eating, frequent gagging, or anxiety around meals, you may be dealing with Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) - a misunderstood eating disorder that affects people of all ages.
In this ground-breaking guide, Australia's leading ARFID treatment provider, Glenn Robertson, introduces a transformative new way to approach ARFID eating disorder recovery. Drawing on his clinical experience working with over 2,500 ARFID clients, Glenn shares the breakthrough therapy process he uses to help children, teenagers and adults reclaim a positive relationship with food - often with noticeable progress after just one or two sessions.
At the heart of this book is Glenn's simple, powerful and practical 3-Step Process - a therapeutic system that combines cutting-edge phobia release therapy, psychological reprogramming, and 'use at home' techniques from Glenn's ARFID hypnotherapy practice. This unique approach doesn't just manage symptoms - it targets the root causes of ARFID, which is most often a subconscious fear response triggered by historical trauma, sensory aversions and/or neurodiverse sensitivities.
Whether you're a parent worried about your child's limited diet, a caregiver looking for answers, or an adult suffering in silence, this book provides a clear, compassionate and proven roadmap to ARFID recovery. It dives deep into the emotional and psychological barriers that fuel food phobias, aversions and extreme anxiety, and offers new hope through practical tools and strategies that can be used at home or alongside professional support.
You'll learn how to:
- Understand the science and psychology behind ARFID
- Distinguish fussy or picky eating from ARFID
- Identify the causes and experiences that can create food avoidance
- Understand why autism, ADHD and anxiety can lead to ARFID
- Rewire fear-based thinking around food
- Use the 3-Step Process to help release unwanted ARFID behaviors
- Support and encourage loved ones on the recovery journey
Unlike traditional treatments that primarily focus on exposure therapy or try to increase nutritional intake, Glenn's method addresses ARFID at its source, using phobia release therapy to dissolve the deep-rooted fear responses that prevent individuals from trying new foods.
This book isn't just about eating - it's about overcoming food anxiety and reclaiming joy, confidence and freedom. Backed by years of clinical success, Glenn's method proves that ARFID doesn't have to be a life sentence. With the right tools and mindset, healing is not only possible - it can happen faster than you think.
If you're ready to take the first step toward lasting change, this book is your essential companion. Whether you're new to the world of ARFID treatment or have tried other methods without success, Glenn Robertson's compassionate guidance and proven approach can open the door to a brighter, healthier future.
Food doesn't have to be the enemy. This book shows you the way to peace at the table - and beyond.
Break Free from ARFID!
