Become a Food Addiction Recovery Advocate (FARA)

MODULE 1

Uncover the Truth Behind Processed Food Addiction - The Seattle Presentation

Learn how the tobacco industry exploited science for profit, fueling processed food addiction and rewiring brain function. Through an engaging video presentation and interactive exercises, you’ll discover how this addiction was engineered—not your fault, but a calculated result of their tactics.

This eye-opening knowledge empowers you to let go of self-blame, rebuild your confidence, and take bold steps toward your recovery journey with clarity and determination.

"I was surprised at how effortlessly clients could shift from self-blame to taking positive steps forward."

MODULE 2

Master the Transformative Power of Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Discover the highly effective communication technique of motivational interviewing, a compassionate approach that empowers clients to make healthy changes by honoring their unique ideas and experiences.

Through engaging videos and hands-on exercises, you’ll learn essential MI skills like affirming, summarizing, and planning, enabling you to create interactions that are both supportive and impactful.

Motivational interviewing fosters self-respect and confidence in clients, providing the foundation for meaningful and lasting behavior change. Start mastering this powerful tool today and make a difference that truly lasts.

"i never realized how easy it could be to give my clients confidence. They're now happy to try new ideas. Why didn't my other courses teach this?"

MODULE 3

Chats and Calls: Developing Confidence and Compassionate Communication

Watch and learn as Motivational Interviewing (MI) techniques come to life, then step into practice by hosting sessions yourself. Build fluency in "ARC Speak," the language of compassion, while honing your group facilitation skills.

This transformative module empowers you to create a safe and supportive space where clients feel seen, heard, and valued. By fostering trust and understanding, you’ll guide them through their emotions and challenges, inspiring real and lasting change. 

"By practicing, I developed natural kindness and compassion. I even talk to myself this way, which has been transformational."

MODULE 4

Pathways to Success: Becoming an Empowering Advocate

Explore the personal qualities that lead to success as a Food Addiction Recovery Advocate. Through reflection and visualization, you’ll identify the approaches that inspire positive outcomes and learn to steer clear of counterproductive habits like directing or criticizing.

This module equips you with the skills to guide clients with compassion and respect, creating a supportive, judgment-free environment that nurtures lasting transformation. 

"With a foundation in science, I know my approaches are safe for my clients." 

MODULE 5

Client Support Resources: Tools for Lasting Recovery

Gain exclusive access to handouts filled with science-backed information and practical strategies to support clients on their journey through processed food addiction. You’ll learn how to offer guidance that prioritizes their well-being, standing in contrast to profit-driven advice.

This module strengthens your confidence in delivering trustworthy, impactful information that can make all the difference in a client’s recovery success. Empower yourself to be the source of real, positive change. 

"These handouts are gold! My clients love them."

MODULE 6

The Processed Food Addiction Textbook: Understanding the Science Behind the Struggle

Delve into the science of food addiction with 12 insightful chapters from the Processed Food Addiction textbook. Learn how processed food addiction mirrors substance addiction and explore the 11 diagnostic criteria for addiction as they relate to overeating.

This module empowers you to clearly and convincingly communicate the true nature and severity of food addiction. It helps clients understand why previous programs didn’t work and why a more holistic, comprehensive approach is essential for real, lasting recovery. 

"I have so much more confidence because everything I say to my clients is backed up by science."

MODULE 7

Social Media for Impactful Public Engagement

Discover how to connect with and support those affected by processed food addiction through compassionate and informative social media posts. Learn to raise awareness about the profound effects of processed foods and guide individuals toward the recovery they deserve.

This module gives you the tools to communicate effectively on social platforms, empowering you to reach those in need and direct them toward a treatment that truly makes a difference. 

"I used to freeze when it came to posting in social media. Now it's easy and fun."

MODULE 8

Providing Support Within the ARC Community

Learn how to offer meaningful, real-time support within the ARC Facebook group and Messenger Pods. Master the skills of providing encouragement, tailored advice, and resource links to members in need of guidance.

This module equips you to create a safe, supportive, and connected environment where both new and existing members feel heard, valued, and empowered on their journey. 

"Being part of the ARC Community takes a tremendous burden off my shoulders. I know my clients are taken care of even when I'm not with them."

MODULE 9

ARC Exercises for Emotional Healing

Learn powerful techniques to help clients rewire their brains for positive thinking and emotional clarity through ARC Exercises. Grounded in the science of Hardwiring Happiness, these exercises help clients connect present struggles with past trauma and discover healthier ways to cope.

This module empowers you to guide clients in taking small, manageable steps toward healing, helping them recognize their strength and capability to overcome trauma. 

"I'm so grateful to have the skill to stop cravings and start positive thinking. FARA makes it logical and straightforward."

MODULE 10

Mastering ARC Resources

Unlock the vast array of support tools available in the ARC Resource Center, featuring over 100 how-to videos, activities, and more, all created by Dr. Ifland. Learn to navigate these valuable resources with ease, empowering clients to absorb new insights, calm their minds, and replace harmful habits with healthier alternatives. 

"The videos made it possible for my clients to move through all kinds of behavior change. This resource alone made the training worthwhile."

MODULE 11

Empowering Self-Directed Food Choices

Help clients design personalized food plans that align with their unique needs, rooted in the scientific principles of unprocessed versus excluded foods. Learn to guide them in crafting their own plans, freeing them from rigid, one-size-fits-all diets.

This approach empowers clients to feel calm, confident, and in control of their food choices, without the weight of expensive, ineffective programs. 

"This method is so quick and easy, I hardly ever use my other training."

MODULE 12

Emotional Management Techniques

Discover practical, step-by-step techniques to guide clients in managing their emotions and moving from a traumatic past to a calmer, safer present. Through targeted videos and repeated exposure, clients will develop the skills to break free from emotional eating and find inner peace.

Help them build emotional resilience, transforming their emotions from triggers into allies on their journey toward healing and recovery. 

 "Finally, a lovely way to help end emotional eating."