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TLC Foundation for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors BFRB

WebMore than 800,000 people per year from over 103 countries visit bfrb.org, but countless more struggle with BFRBs. Support TLC and bring hope, healing, and strength to our …

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Marla W. Deibler, PsyD, ABPP – Medical & Therapeutic Provider

WebBoard-Certified in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology, Marla W. Deibler, PsyD, ABPP is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and the Founder and CEO of The Center for Emotional …

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What treatments are available for BFRBs

WebA psychotherapy approach called Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is the treatment of choice for BFRBs. Existing studies suggest that CBT is superior to medication in …

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Myth: BFRBs are considered self-harm

WebSelf-harm (cutting, scratching, burning, etc.) is done with the goal of intentional harm to one’s body in an attempt to reduce the sensation of emotional pain or to manifest …

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Medical and Therapeutic Providers

WebMedical and Therapeutic Provider Online Referral Directory. This directory lists medical and therapeutic providers. If a listing designates that a provider is a graduate of TLC's …

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Nail Picking Onychotillomania TLC Foundation for BFRBs

WebNail Picking. Onychotillomania, commonly known as nail picking, is a body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB) characterized by compulsive and repetitive picking, biting, or …

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Scientific Advisory Board TLC Foundation for BFRBs

WebBFRBs are among the most poorly understood, underdiagnosed, and untreated group of mental health disorders.

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Nail Biting Disorder Onychophagia TLC Foundation for BFRBs

WebIt is estimated that 20%-30% of the general population engages in chronic nail biting although prevalence estimates greatly vary, with estimates ranging from 12% to 44%. In …

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Skin Picking Skin Picking Disorder TLC Foundation for BFRBs

WebSkin picking disorder is currently classified as Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). …

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How Nail Biting Affects Your Health BFRB

WebAlthough nail biting may seem like a normal and harmless habit, doing it for an extended period may result in psychological and emotional issues. Biting one's nails for a long …

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Help Yourself: A Self-Help Program to Manage Hair Pulling

WebThe book is called The Hair Pulling "Habit" and You, and is based on the ComB (Comprehensive Behavioral) Model pioneered by Dr. Charles Mansueto. We have also …

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Tongue Chewing & Biting Tongue Biting Anxiety TLC …

WebTongue Chewing. Tongue chewing, also known as tongue-biting or tongue-sucking, is a body-focused repetitive behavior characterized by the repetitive biting or chewing of …

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How to Stop Skin Picking TLC Foundation for BFRBs

WebDifferentiating between A/B/C spots. At The TLC Foundation for BFRBs' 2006 Conference in LA, Charles Mansueto explained that some skin-pickers find it useful to think about …

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Hair Cutting Trichotemnomania TLC Foundation for BFRBs

WebHair cutting or Trichotemnomania is a body-focused repetitive behavior that involves the compulsive act of cutting or shaving one’s hair. It falls under the category of Obsessive …

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Is Skin Biting Considered Self Harm Dermatophagia

WebOccasional skin biting is normal and experienced by everyone. However, excessive and frequent biting is not considered normal. Dermatophagia occurs when a person …

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Kirstie Hall, MA, LPCC Hall Counseling TLC Foundation for BFRBs

WebHall Counseling. I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, BFRBs, and eating disorders for adolescents and adults. …

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