Support Group for Neurodivergent Adults with ARFID
NEW group for Neurodivergent individuals with ARFID!
Join other Neurodivergent adults with ARFID for connection and support. We will provide a welcoming and validating space to build community for individuals who often feel isolated.
The group will be co-led by a Registered Dietitian and a Psychotherapist who are both experienced in eating disorders and neurodivergence. This is a space is for neurodivergent adults with ARFID to share common themes that come up around eating. Our goal is to help increase connection and decrease isolation. This is a space where neurodivergent individuals can unmask and truly be themselves.
The facilitators will guide and moderate discussion, create predictable expectations for the group and share resources relating to emerging themes.
Why did we decide to offer this group?
We developed this group based on an identified need in our client community. Nicole and Myrese identified some common themes among clients they shared and created this group to meet those needs. Some of the identified needs included:
- Individuals feeling isolated and lacking community
- Lack of opportunities for neurodivergent individuals with ARFID to connect with others who share their struggle
- Individuals getting stuck in their progress with ARFID-related goals and groups can be helpful
DETAILS
Dates: 6 consecutive Fridays (4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30)
Time: 5-6PM
Where: Our Framingham Office – 5 Edgell Rd, Ste 39
About the Facilitators:
Myrese Nochomowitz, MPH, RD, LDN
Myrese is a masters level registered dietitian with over ten years experience. She has extensive training and experience with the neurodivergent population starting with early intervention and then, in private practice. Myrese works with all ages and has a particular interest and passion for Avoidant Restrictive Food and Intake Disorder (ARFID). Her deep understanding of feeding and sensory differences lends to a great amount of patience and compassion for her patients. Myrese draws from her own lived experience with neurodivergence to collaborate with her clients through a lens of curiosity.
Nicole Rivers, MHC
Nicole is a pre-licensed Mental Health Counselor with 3 years of experience working with eating disorders at all levels of care. Her in eating disorder work was volunteering for the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Crisis Helpline. Throughout graduate school, Nicole worked part-time as a Recovery Coach at an adult residential eating disorder program. She furthered her experience during her clinical internship where she worked with adolescents and adults in partial and intensive outpatient levels of care. Since working here at Metrowest Nutrition and Therapy, Nicole has gained considerable experience working with neurodivergent adults presenting with ARFID. She and Myrese often share cases.
To inquire about this group or set up an intake, please complete this APPLICATION and either Myrese or Nicole will reach out to you.
