Felt Safety : A Missing Piece at the Dinner Table

Presented by Karen Dilfer, MS, OTR/L

It’s easy for grown-ups to forget to prioritize a child’s sense of safety and comfort during mealtimes. This talk discusses how providers can prioritize safety and connection for children who struggle to enjoy eating. Many practical examples are given to help practitioners apply the information to their own practice.

Important Registration Information

Tickets are available for Parent/Caregivers, Students, or Professionals. Please use the appropriate ticket for your role. Professional are asked to register individually (not as as group).

Where Can I Find The Event Link?

The event link will be included in the confirmation email you receive upon registration. A second email with the link will be sent out when registration closes 24 hours before the live event time.

Time & Date

Please note this event is taking place at 6:30 pm Central Time, and will be held virtually via Zoom. To find out what time this is where you live, look here. Registration will close at 5:00 pm Central Time on 2/24/2025. **Please check your spam folder as our emails occasionally end up there.**

CEU Credits

This course is being submitted for credit with the Illinois Early Intervention Program. Please check with your local professional organization to determine additional professional education credit. Those who have paid for a professional ticket and are in attendance for the duration of the full event will receive a certificate of attendance for credit. Those who registered for a student ticket will also receive a certificate, however these will not be eligible for CEUs.

Financial Assistance

Should cost be a concern that would hinder your participation, we may be able to offer financial assistance. This will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Lindsay Hoffer at lindsay@chicagofeedinggroup.org

About Karen Dilfer, MS, OTR/L

Karen Dilfer MS, OTR/L is an occupational therapist, feeding specialist, and food enthusiast. She is trained in the Get Permission Approach to pediatric feeding and is privileged to spend the majority of her time as a clinician, working with children and families. Karen splits her time between the University of Chicago where she works in the Department of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics and at Amy Zier + Associates, a private pediatric therapy clinic in Chicago. Karen is a founder of the Chicago Feeding Group, but proudest accomplishment is the donut club she started in 2012.