The first priority in ARFID treatment is ensuring that a person is meeting their basic nutritional needs. This often starts with introducing foods that feel “safe”—ones that the individual can tolerate and are less likely to trigger anxiety. Once an initial, balanced eating pattern is established, the focus shifts to the individual’s specific experiences and goals.

As the understanding of religious trauma and religious trauma therapy grows, therapeutic approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) are being explored for their effectiveness in helping individuals heal and rebuild their lives.