Get Permission Institute

Get Permission Institute Training and supporting pediatric feeding professionals.

Internal motivation is so important! In our On Demand course, Internal Motivation: the Catalyst of Change in Feeding Dev...
09/19/2025

Internal motivation is so important! In our On Demand course, Internal Motivation: the Catalyst of Change in Feeding Development with with Jennifer Berry, OTR and
Heidi Liefer Moreland, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CLC you will learn how to transform feeding challenges by shifting from external pressure to nurturing children's natural internal motivation to eat. You'll learn why rewards and coercion create problems, while internal drives support healthy motor development, sensory processing, and self-regulation. The course provides practical strategies to identify barriers and create supportive environments that allow children's natural eating instincts to flourish, leading to more sustainable and positive feeding outcomes.

Course information here:
https://course.getpermissioninstitute.com/courses/on-demand-internal-motivation-the-catalyst-of-change-in-feeding-development

Have you seen the research? Join us TOMORROW to learn how RFT draws from occupational therapy, speech pathology, pediatr...
09/18/2025

Have you seen the research? Join us TOMORROW to learn how RFT draws from occupational therapy, speech pathology, pediatric nutrition, psychology, attachment theory, and more! This course reviews how research from ALL these fields converge to support responsive approaches.

Responsive Feeding: Review of the Evidence and Application to Therapy with
Jennifer Berry, MS, OT/L and Heidi Liefer Moreland MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CLC

Find registration information here:
https://course.getpermissioninstitute.com/courses/rft-review-of-evidence-live

Join us LIVE this coming Thursday for, Responsive Feeding: Review of the Evidence and Application to Therapy with Jennif...
09/16/2025

Join us LIVE this coming Thursday for, Responsive Feeding: Review of the Evidence and Application to Therapy with Jennifer Berry, MS, OT/L and Heidi Liefer Moreland MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CLC.

Responsive Feeding Therapy (RFT) can be a true game-changer in feeding treatment. When children feel understood and supported at the table, they are more willing to participate, build new skills, and find joy in eating—leading to lasting progress.

This course provides a review of the evidence base supporting RFT. Drawing from research in occupational therapy, speech language pathology, pediatric nutrition, psychology, attachment theory, trauma-informed care, and interpersonal neurobiology, presenters will explore how findings from multiple disciplines converge to inform responsive approaches in feeding therapy. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the scientific foundations of RFT and how this body of evidence shapes current best practices in the field.

Register here:
https://course.getpermissioninstitute.com/courses/rft-review-of-evidence-live

Strong caregiver-child relationships are the foundation of successful feeding! Our upcoming LIVE Sept 18th course, Respo...
09/13/2025

Strong caregiver-child relationships are the foundation of successful feeding! Our upcoming LIVE Sept 18th course, Responsive Feeding: Review of the Evidence and Application to Therapy, with Jennifer Berry, MS, OT/L and Heidi Liefer Moreland MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CLC will discuss how attachment research guides responsive feeding practices. Let's help create secure connections at the table!

Register for course here:
https://course.getpermissioninstitute.com/courses/rft-review-of-evidence-live

Parent goals matter just as much as child goals. When we support parents in creating safe, pressure-free mealtimes, we'r...
09/11/2025

Parent goals matter just as much as child goals. When we support parents in creating safe, pressure-free mealtimes, we're setting the whole family up for success.

Writing responsive goals is all about shifting your mindset and language. We want to empower the family to independently create meaningful change and set goals that reflect that. To learn more about writing responsive feeding goals, check out our On Demand Course: Rethinking Goals Through A Gentler Responsive Lens.

Course information here: https://course.getpermissioninstitute.com/courses/rethinking-goals-through-a-gentler-responsive-lens-on-demand

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Science fact: Self-controlled practice protects perceptions of competence and enhances motor learning! Discover how auto...
09/10/2025

Science fact: Self-controlled practice protects perceptions of competence and enhances motor learning! Discover how autonomy transforms feeding therapy outcomes in our upcoming LIVE course, Responsive Feeding: Review of the Evidence and Application to Therapy on Sept 18th. This course will cover the neuroscience behind RFT!

Register here: https://course.getpermissioninstitute.com/courses/rft-review-of-evidence-live

09/05/2025

Rachel Conrad, a speech-language pathologist and advocate, shared how her own experiences growing up with ARFID and pediatric feeding disorder have shaped the way she supports families today! Her story is a reminder that with the right support, every child can feel safe, seen, and valued throughout their feeding journey.

At the Get Permission Institute, we believe it is our responsibility to seek a deeper understanding of the experiences children and families who have experienced feeding challenges or who have had feeding therapy in their lives. One of the best ways to do this is to listen to those who have lived experiences. In this series, the founders of GPI interview individuals who have experienced feeding differences, mealtime challenges, and/or feeding therapy. These rich conversations help us to better understand the profound impact feeding differences can have on daily life. Join us as we listen and learn together!

Listen to her full interview today! Register here for free:
https://course.getpermissioninstitute.com/courses/voices-from-lived-experiences-rachel-conrad

Did you know that telling children to "finish your soup" actually reduces both their appetite AND their positive associa...
09/03/2025

Did you know that telling children to "finish your soup" actually reduces both their appetite AND their positive associations with food?

This isn't opinion—it's published research by Galloway et al. (2006) that directly challenges common feeding practices.

The evidence is mounting, and it's time you saw it all in one place!

Thursday, September 18th at 12:00 PM CT, join us live for "Review of the Evidence and Application to Therapy." This is a comprehensive evidence review that examines the research supporting each of the 5 core values of Responsive Feeding Therapy with Jennifer Berry, MS, OT/L and Heidi Liefer Moreland MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CLC.

Register here:

https://course.getpermissioninstitute.com/courses/rft-review-of-evidence-live

Moving from traditional feeding practices to responsive feeding involves shifting your perspective from:"Do as I say" → ...
09/02/2025

Moving from traditional feeding practices to responsive feeding involves shifting your perspective from:
"Do as I say" → "I am going to do this, you can join if you'd like"
Compliance goals → Opportunity goals
External motivation → Internal motivation
Fixing behaviors → Understanding communication

These shifts can profoundly transform your family connections, your understanding of the child's mealtime experience, and your ability to build meaningful relationships.

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