Therapy for Food-Related Challenges
FOOD -RELATED CHALLENGESSupporting Children Experiencing Food-Related Challeges.
Navigating food-related challenges, such as picky eating, struggles with appetite, or anxiety around meals, can be stressful for children and families. Therapy provides a safe space to process emotions, develop coping skills, and build confidence and resilience around food and eating.
SYMPTOMS
Food-Related Challenges
Signs your child may benefit from support:
Anxiety or conflict around eating or specific foods
Sneaking or hiding food, refusing meals, or mild restricting intake
Frustration, sadness, or irritability related to mealtimes
Difficulty following family routines around eating
Withdrawal from peers or social situations involving food
Emotional outbursts or mood swings related to food stress
Struggles with appetite, portion sizes, or understanding hunger/fullness cues
SUPPORTS
How Therapy Helps
Therapy provides a supportive space for children to explore and understand their feelings around food and eating. Through evidence-based strategies and collaboration with families, children can:
Manage anxiety or conflict around meals
Learn to recognize hunger and fullness cues
Develop coping skills for food-related stress
Communicate feelings about food and mealtimes effectively
Build confidence and resilience in navigating everyday eating challenges
Parents play a key role in reinforcing these skills, modeling healthy eating behaviours, and supporting mealtime routines. Together, therapy and family involvement help children feel understood, empowered, and more comfortable with food and eating.
Why Choose Cornerstone Family Psychology
Based in Calgary, I offer supportive, evidence-based therapy for children navigating food-related challenges, such as picky eating, anxiety around meals, or struggles with appetite. My collaborative approach empowers children and families to feel more confident, resilient, and comfortable with food and eating.
If your child is struggling with food-related difficulties, schedule a consultation today to learn how therapy can help.