What is FBI?
"In a novel intervention developed by Nancy Zucker, PhD, children with functional abdominal pain are introduced to a fun and relatable cast of characters, including Georgia the Gut Growler, Harold the Hunger Pain, and Thirsty Theo, to name just a few. Through these characters, kids are trained to become “Feeling and Body Investigators” (FBI) who listen carefully to their bodies to learn why their belly might be hurting and how to manage their symptoms."
Treating Functional Abdominal Pain in Children is now available for purchase!
"This playful and practical handbook presents one of the first clinically tested treatment protocols for Functional Abdominal Pain (FAP) in young children. Created and tested by Dr. Nancy Zucker with support from the National Institutes of Health, this intervention teaches children to become 'FBI agents' (Feeling and Body Investigators) – detectives who investigate and learn to manage their symptoms. Kids develop a newfound trust in their bodies by using strategies that transform fear and confusion into curiosity and humor. This clinical manual provides a detailed step-by-step guide to treatment, including session plans, worksheets and activities, and is supplemented by diagrams, excerpts from case dialogues, references and cartoons."
- Cambridge University Press​
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Join Our Parent Group
Are you a parent of a child with frequent stomach pain? Is your child a severe selective eater (or has Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder)? Consider joining our group of FBI trained parents for support.
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