Become a Certified Food Addiction Professional (CFAP)

Certification Program

Educating Professionals to provide Food Addiction Counseling & Treatment

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Seeking treatment for food addiction?

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Curricular Events & Activities

Treatment & Recovery Practicum for Professionals

We offer two beginning dates for this course in 2025 The first one starts March 14 The second one starts September 12

Join the first and only food addiction counseling training that awards professional certification from an accredited certification body. The program ncludes a course on Food Addiction Assessment and Treatment, a Treatment and Recovery Practicum and more.

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Treatment & Recovery Practicum for Professionals

We offer two Treatment & Recovery Practicum in 2025 The first one starts April 04. The second one starts October 3.

Enhance and refresh your treatment skills by partaking in a treatment practicum. Learn by doing! Students and Clients practice, experience, and implement the Food Addiction Outpatient Treatment & Recovery Program.

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Treatment & Recovery Practicum for Professionals

Available anytime

An on-going, self-paced, self-study course that provides a thorough presentation of the 12-Step program as a problem-solving formula for use by professionals to treat the myriad of substance and behavioral addictions. 

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Book private sessions with Esther

Treatment & Recovery Practicum for Professionals

Private Session

Do you want to confirm and assess your possible food addiction? In this session we explore together whether the problem is in fact food addiction and if so, at what stage it may be. 

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Treatment & Recovery Practicum for Professionals

Private session

Are you a Certified Food Addiction Professional? If you want support and guidance on your work in the field of food addiction, this is a great option for you.

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Treatment & Recovery Practicum for Professionals

Private session

This session serves as a first counceling session where we explore the problem at hand and initiate treatment or a follow up session for ongoing treatment.

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A Word

From the Director

“No other programs teach the clinical criteria for Food Addiction counseling and treatment. INFACT is the only school and training accepted for certification by certifying bodies worldwide. We’re the first and only!”

– Esther Helga Gudmundsdottir

"The lineup of teachers and lecturers is a unique blend of pioneers and specialists in this field. Between us, we have over 200 years of combined experience in counseling and treating the disease of Food Addiction and expertise in metabolic science."

 

Esther Helga, founder and director of INFACT School

“No other programs teach the clinical criteria for Food Addiction counseling and treatment. INFACT is the only school and training accepted for certification by certifying bodies worldwide. We’re the first and only,” adds Gudmundsdottir, who directs Iceland’s MFM Center for Treatment of Food Addiction.

 

Esther Helga, founder and director of INFACT School

"Taking the INFACT course was monumental in my recovery and in launching my career. It allowed me to practice in a field where I can make a difference."

 

Clarissa Kennedy

"The best thing about the INFACT School for me is that I am well connected with a global network of food addiction professionals (and food addict peers)."

 

Vannessa Kredler

Must-Listen! Dr. Bonnie Nolan Unveils the Science of Addiction

Dear INFACT Community,

Are you ready to unlock the secrets of addiction and recovery? Episode 32 of the Food Addiction Podcast is here, and it’s a game-changer!

We’re thrilled to feature Dr. Bonnie Nolan—a neuroscientist, Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and a powerful voice in the food addiction space. With a PhD in neuroscience and years of hands-on experience, Dr. Nolan brings unparalleled insight into the brain’s dopamine response and its role in addiction.

But here’s what makes this episode truly extraordinary:

  • Dr. Nolan’s personal recovery journey from alcohol and food addiction.
  • Eye-opening connections between childhood trauma, ACEs, and addictive behaviors.
  • Why ultra-processed foods must be recognized as addictive substances in the DSM-V.
  • The remarkable ability of the brain to heal through recovery practices.

Dr. Nolan’s passion and expertise light up this episode, offering inspiration, hope, and practical guidance for anyone affected by addiction. Whether you’re in recovery, a healthcare professional, or simply curious, this episode will leave you feeling empowered and enlightened.

Warm regards,
Esther Helga Guðmundsdóttir
Founder, INFACT School
Tune in now!

The International School for Food Addiction Counseling and Treatment (INFACT) is thrilled to announce new training modalities for 2025! We’re expanding our certification opportunities to offer greater flexibility and accessibility:

📅 Two Certification Periods:

  • March 2025 Start Date
  • September 2025 Start Date

🌟 What’s New for 2025:

  • On-Demand Online Program with examinations available twice a year!
  • Treatment & Recovery Practicum Course offered two times a year.
  • Stay tuned for exact dates—we can’t wait to share more details soon!

📖 Program Highlights:

  • 170 hours of engaging and informative virtual teaching sessions.
  • Access to our exclusive student platform packed with valuable resources and support.
  • Comprehensive lectures, teaching manual, and course materials.
  • Receive the prestigious Certified Food Addiction Professional (CFAP) credential, recognized by the European Certification Board.

Let’s make a difference together. Stay tuned for more updates! 🎓
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We’re thrilled to announce the Monthly Guest Lecturer Series, featuring the biggest names and brightest minds in food addiction research and treatment! This is your chance to learn directly from the pioneers shaping the field, including:

  • Dr. Vera Tarman, MD – Renowned addiction expert and author of Food Junkies: Recovery from Food Addiction.
  • Nicole M. Avena, PhD – Leading neuroscientist and author of Why Diets Fail, specializing in the science of food addiction.
  • Susan Peirce Thompson, PhD – New York Times bestselling author and founder of Bright Line Eating.
  • Robert H. Lustig, M.D. – World-famous endocrinologist and author of Fat Chance, known for his expertise in sugar addiction and metabolic health.

…and many other trailblazing thought leaders!

💡 Want to learn from the best? These lectures are open to everyone—no CFAP certification required!

🎓 Pricing Options:

  • $40 per individual lecture
  • $325 for a 10-lecture bundle (save $75!)

This is an incredible opportunity to hear directly from the experts driving change in how we understand and treat food addiction. Whether you're a professional or simply passionate about the topic, these lectures will empower and inspire you.
Message us to learn more!
📚 Must-Read Recommendation for the INFACT Community!

We are honored to present H. Theresa Wright's newest book, The Sane Food Solution: Transform Your Relationship with Food and Change Your Life. This is an essential read for anyone affected by food addiction and a valuable resource for all INFACT students.

If you’ve ever struggled with your relationship with food or felt trapped in cycles of compulsive and addictive eating, this book is here to guide you toward a path of peace, freedom, and joy.

Written by a pioneer in the field of disordered eating, The Sane Food Solution offers a compassionate and effective approach that has transformed thousands of lives. Inside, you’ll find:

  • Insightful Strategies to navigate emotional and psychological eating triggers.
  • Nutritional Expertise tailored to support lasting health and well-being.
  • Holistic Approaches to address the emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects of food-related issues.
  • Practical Tools like written exercises and a structured recovery program to empower sustainable change.

Whether you’re seeking personal recovery or expanding your professional knowledge, this book is a powerful tool for anyone ready to transform their relationship with food.

Don’t miss out—this is a must-read for our INFACT community!
➡️ Available now on Amazon.

Are you interested in discovering if you are a food addict?

The INFACT School now offers you access to a free diagnostic tool called the Yale Scale. If you’re curious to find out whether you might have a food addiction or just keen to see the self-report measure in action, you can complete the questionnaire below.

Once you complete the questionnaire, we will be in touch with the next steps to help you in your recovery process.
Complete questionnaire
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