Fidget Toys, Band-Aids, and Gloves: What Actually Works for BFRBs?
If you struggle with chronic skin picking or hair pulling, you have probably tried every fidget toy, band-aid, and barrier out there. But why do these tricks only seem to work for a few days before you end up right back where you started? Discover why relying solely on physical barriers isn't enough to cure a Body-Focused Repetitive Behavior (BFRB), and learn how pairing them with Habit Reversal Training (HRT) transforms them into highly effective tools for long-term recovery.
Beyond Willpower: How We Actually Treat Hair Pulling and Skin Picking
If you struggle with Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) like skin picking or hair pulling, hearing "just stop" is incredibly frustrating. Learn why willpower fails and how specialized treatments like Habit Reversal Training (HRT) actually work.
Why You Can't "Just Stop" Picking Your Skin or Pulling Your Hair (And What Actually Works)
Struggling with skin picking or hair pulling? Learn why willpower isn't enough and how HRT therapy treats BFRBs.
How to Support a Loved One with OCD or a BFRB (Without Making it Worse)
Are you unintentionally making your loved one's OCD or skin picking worse? Learn what "Family Accommodation" is, why the "reassurance trap" backfires, and how to truly support your loved ones in Alberta.