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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Therapy
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Therapy
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Beyond Willpower: How We Actually Treat Hair Pulling and Skin Picking
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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.

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Why You Can't "Just Stop" Picking Your Skin or Pulling Your Hair (And What Actually Works)
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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.

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How to Support a Loved One with OCD or a BFRB (Without Making it Worse)
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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.

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Is it a Habit or a BFRB? Understanding Skin Picking and Hair Pulling
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Is it a Habit or a BFRB? Understanding Skin Picking and Hair Pulling

Stop feeling ashamed of skin picking or hair pulling. Learn why these behaviours are more than just 'bad habits' and how to break the sensory loop with practical tools designed for residents across Alberta.

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Dr. Shifrin Psychological Services

PhD Psychologist Serving Adults Across Alberta

I am registered with the College of Alberta Psychologists, so I can provide secure virtual therapy for OCD, BDD, and BFRBs to adults in all of Alberta, including Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Grande Prairie and surrounding areas.

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