Body Signals
This signal tells us we may need fuel or nourishment
What is hunger
Trying a food in small steps without pressure is called this
What is exposure
“I ate something challenging, so I failed” is a what kind of thought?
What is cognitive distortion
This skill involves slowing down breathing to reduce distress
What is deep breathing
Recovery is often described as this kind of process
What is non-linear
This signal may include fatigue, difficulty concentrating, or irritability
What is low energy or under-fueling
This eating approach avoids labeling foods as “good” or “bad”
What is neutral eating or flexible eating
This skill helps separate thoughts from facts
What is cognitive diffusion or cognitive restructuring
Name one grounding technique using the 5 senses.
BONUS for 100: Name how many things and the sense it correlates with.
What is 5-4-3-2-1 grounding
BONUS: 1 thing you can taste, 2 things you can smell, 3 things you can hear, 4 things you can touch/feel, 5 things you can see in your surroundings
This is something recovery can give back (hint: energy, relationships, freedom)
What is quality of life
Name one way anxiety can feel in the body
What is a racing heart, stomach discomfort, tension, etc.
Name one “step” in food exposure
what is touching (...seeing, smelling, etc)
“I feel full, so I did something wrong” is an example of this thinking pattern
What is emotional reasoning
Doing something soothing while distress is high is called this
What is distress tolerance
This value often includes connection, honesty, or support from others
What is relationships or connection
This skill helps you notice body signals without judgment
What is mindfulness
This supports trying new foods by pairing them with something safe or familiar
What is food chaining?
Name one helpful replacement thought for self-criticism after eating
What is a compassionate or balanced thought
This skill involves allowing emotions to rise and fall without acting on urges
What is urge surfing
Name one reason someone might choose recovery even when it feels hard
What is wanting more freedom, health, or life engagement
ARFID often involves difficulty recognizing or tolerating these internal cues
What are body sensations related to eating or texture
The goal of exposure work is NOT perfection, but this
What is increased tolerance and flexibility?
This therapy approach helps challenge rigid food rules
What is CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
Name one self-soothing activity that is not food-related
What is listening to music, holding a warm object, journaling, etc.
This concept means choosing actions based on what matters most, not fear
What are values-based actions