The BFRB Survival Guide
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 2025Paperback
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.