EPISODE · Mar 22, 2024 · 46 MIN
52. Misconceptions about ARFID and Compassionate, Autonomy Based Support with Kevin from @kevindoesarfid
from Body Justice · host Allyson Inez Ford, MA, LPCC
Today we have Kevin (they/them) from @kevindoesarfid talking to us about all about ARFID, what mainstream treatment gets wrong, and the directions we need to be going. Kevin is a disabled, mad, and queer artist from Western Massachusetts located on pocumtuk land. Kevin's art and activism speaks to their lived experience with mental health in an unfiltered way. They exhibit a passionate effort toward making the world a more accessible place for everyone. And their lifelong struggle with things like ARFID, mental health, chronic illness, etc fuels this passion. Kevin works from a client led lens that is rooted in anti-carceral care and harm reduction. You can find Kevin and their work over at @kevindoesarfid on IG. Find out more about their work on their IG and how to get in touch with them here: @kevindoesarfid Resource mentioned: ARFID peer support space (private FB group) Please visit my website if you want more info on how to become a client, book a consultation or access resources for recovery: www.eatingdisorderocdtherapy.com Find me on Instagram here: @bodyjustice.therapist Follow and rate this podcast! This helps it reach more people in need: review on Apple This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or individual mental health advice. --- Send in a listener question to have it answered in the show: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bodyjustice-allyson/message
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Today we have Kevin (they/them) from @kevindoesarfid talking to us about all about ARFID, what mainstream treatment gets wrong, and the directions we need to be going. Kevin is a disabled, mad, and queer artist from Western Massachusetts located on pocumtuk land. Kevin's art and activism speaks to their lived experience with mental health in an unfiltered way. They exhibit a passionate effort toward making the world a more accessible place for everyone. And their lifelong struggle with things like ARFID, mental health, chronic illness, etc fuels this passion. Kevin works from a client led lens that is rooted in anti-carceral care and harm reduction. You can find Kevin and their work over at @kevindoesarfid on IG. Find out more about their work on their IG and how to get in touch with them here: @kevindoesarfid Resource mentioned: ARFID peer support space (private FB group) Please visit my website if you want more info on how to become a client, book a consultation or access resources for recovery: www.eatingdisorderocdtherapy.com Find me on Instagram here: @bodyjustice.therapist Follow and rate this podcast! This helps it reach more people in need: review on Apple This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or individual mental health advice. --- Send in a listener question to have it answered in the show: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bodyjustice-allyson/message
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