Eating a New Food at School
Author: KW
Created: 19/05/2025 Last Modified: 19/05/2025
Adult / CYP: Children and Young people
Categories: Emetophobia
Experience Narrative:
You are offered a new food at dinner. You feel nervous that trying it might make you sick.
Belief to be tested:
“If I eat new foods, I will vomit.”
Alternative Perspective:
“Trying new foods is usually safe, and I can handle any discomfort
Safety Behaviours to drop:
Avoiding unfamiliar foods. Asking repeatedly if the food is safe. Eating only tiny bites to minimize risk.
Client reflections:
TBC
Practitioner reflections:
TBC
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