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Beyond Taking the Bite: Why Autonomy is the Goal of Feeding Therapy

May 31, 2026 by Kimi Mitchell.
This resource provides therapists with a research-backed framework to help families shift from compliance-based feeding to a model centered on interoception and body autonomy. By bridging the gap between clinical theory and practical kitchen table boundaries, it empowers parents to trade the mealtime power struggle for a relationship built on trust and sensory safety.
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Flip the Script: From Feeding Pressure to Observation

May 31, 2026 by Kimi Mitchell.
This resource provides therapists with a practical bridge between clinical autonomy theory and the high-pressure reality of the family dinner table. By offering declarative language swaps, it empowers parents to move from being food salespeople to neutral sensory observers, effectively lowering a child’s nervous system defenses.
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Mindful Eating Reflection Guide

July 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
This mindful eating reflection guide helps clients build a more supportive, curious relationship with food by focusing on sensory experience, emotional awareness, and self-compassion. It’s designed for therapists to use in sessions with individuals exploring eating habits as part of their daily routines, without promoting restrictive or judgmental approaches.
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A New Way to Think About Chronic Pain: The Mind-Body Connection

May 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
This handout introduces patients to the mind-body theory of pain management, exploring the connection between emotions, stress, and chronic pain while acknowledging the complexities of pain neuroscience education. Designed for therapists, it provides a balanced perspective on how this approach can complement traditional pain management strategies, empowering patients with practical tools to explore their own experiences with pain.
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