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The BFRB Survival Guide

The BFRB Survival Guide

The BFRB Survival Guide

A Workbook for Overcoming Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors
Suzanne Mouton-Odum, Psychology Houston, PC-The Center for Cognitive Behavioral Treatment, Texas
Ruth Goldfinger Golomb, Behavior Therapy Center of Greater Washington, Maryland
Charles S. Mansueto, Behavior Therapy Center of Greater Washington, Maryland
July 2025
Paperback
9781009468503
c.
$29.99
USD
Paperback

    Do you suffer with a body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB) such as skin picking or hair pulling that is causing you distress? You are not alone – BRFBs affect up to 1 in 20 people. With this practical and easy-to-follow workbook you can create your own step-by-step plan to overcome your BFRB in a user-friendly format with easy-to-use worksheets and practical exercises. You will be supported on your path to learning self-awareness, self-compassion, and new skills to manage your behaviour. Chapters will guide you through preparing for change, dealing with shame and self-criticism, utilizing new skills, maintaining gains, and preventing relapse. This workbook is the best single resource available for those suffering with a BFRB who are wanting to heal the scars of the past and move to a place of confidence, changed behavior, and self-acceptance.

    • Includes examples and worksheets, allowing the reader to utilize self-help skills in real time, as well as learn how to apply the skills in everyday situations
    • Full of the most up-to-date and recent information regarding BFRBs, correct any misconceptions that may be present and laying the groundwork for successful outcomes
    • Information is provided in an accessible and methodical format, allowing the reader to create their own step-by-step plan to overcome BFRB in a user-friendly format with easy-to-use worksheets and exercises

    Product details

    July 2025
    Paperback
    9781009468503
    224 pages
    254 × 178 mm
    Not yet published - available from July 2025

    Table of Contents

    • Part I. Preparation, Gaining Perspective, and Heightening Awareness of your BFRB:
    • 1. Getting started on your BFRB journey
    • 2. Increasing awareness of your BFRB
    • 3. Gaining a better understanding of your BFRB
    • Part II. Interventions and Skill Building: Selecting and Using Interventions
    • 4. The sensory domain
    • 5. The cognitive domain
    • 6. The affective domain
    • 7. The motor domain
    • 8. The place domain
    • Part III:
    • 9. The importance of self-care
    • 10. Putting it all together to move forward.