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The Lived Experience & Transitioning from Patient to Professional

The Lived Experience & Transitioning from Patient to Professional

Update: 2025-05-13
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Rachel Conrad, M.A. CCC-SLP and Feeding Matters Consortium Chair, shares her personal journey with pediatric feeding disorder, transitioning from a patient to a professional in the field with lived experience with both PFD and ARFID.


She discusses the importance of vulnerability in therapy, trauma-informed care, and the need for patient-centered approaches. Rachel emphasizes the vital role parents play in supporting their children and encourages them to recognize their efforts as impactful.

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The Lived Experience & Transitioning from Patient to Professional

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