Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) Worksheets

• Therapists, counselors, social workers
• In-person or telehealth sessions

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25 Page PDF Digital Download

Our ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) therapy worksheets have been developed to support therapists and counsellors in understanding ARFID and providing compassionate, evidence-informed support for individuals experiencing restrictive or avoidant eating.

This resource is designed to help clients and families move away from shame, pressure, and misunderstanding, and toward safety, nervous system regulation, and gradual flexibility around food. It integrates psychoeducation, nervous system–informed frameworks, and practical therapeutic tools.

All information, exercises, and activities included in this resource are designed to be clear, supportive, and easy to integrate into therapy sessions and between-session work.

What do our ARFID therapy worksheets cover

This 25-page bundle includes psychoeducation, reflection tools, and structured worksheets to help clients and clinicians:

• Understand what ARFID is and how it differs from picky eating or weight-related eating disorders
• Review DSM-5 criteria and common myths surrounding ARFID
• Identify different ARFID presentations, including sensory-based, fear-based, and low-appetite presentations
• Explore how ARFID develops through sensory sensitivity, fear conditioning, appetite differences, and stress
• Understand the role of the nervous system and threat responses in food avoidance
• Learn why pressure and exposure-only approaches often increase distress
• Explore sensory processing differences and sensory overload in relation to eating
• Build interoceptive awareness around hunger, fullness, nausea, and internal body cues
• Understand fear conditioning and how avoidance is reinforced over time
• Develop emotional regulation and co-regulation skills related to food and eating
• Identify ways to create safety around food before introducing change
• Reframe progress in ARFID beyond eating new foods
• Use the ARFID food ladder to support gradual, non-forced exposure
• Map safe foods, “almost safe” foods, curiosity foods, and far-away foods
• Track food experiences and tolerance in a non-judgemental way
• Learn supportive language and approaches for caregivers and support people

Who are our ARFID worksheets for

Designed by a registered psychologist, this resource is ideal for psychologists, counsellors, therapists, dietitians, and allied health professionals supporting individuals with ARFID or restrictive eating patterns.

Suitable for use with children, adolescents, and adults, and particularly relevant for neurodivergent individuals, including those with autism, ADHD, sensory processing differences, anxiety, and trauma-related presentations. Appropriate for use across clinical, private practice, educational, and community settings.

What you can expect from our therapy tools:

• Structured exercises designed to support skill-building
• Based on established, evidence-informed therapy modalities
• High-quality resources with responsive support
• Practical, engaging, and easy-to-use designs
• Inclusive and relevant content for diverse clients

Further information on My Thriving Mind:

This is a digital product, available for instant download after purchase. The files are delivered in PDF format, optimised for both printing and to be online fillable.

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