Trichotillomania touches on all levels of human experience, from the neurological to the spiritual. It represents the interactions of...

BFRBs are stubborn problems with many different inputs that must all be addressed in a comprehensive way. Getting recovered therefore...

Written by: Ruth Golomb, M.Ed., LCPC and Sherrie Vavrichek, LCSW-C Senior Clinician, Behavior Therapy Center of Greater Washington How do...

Find someone you can trust - it's okay to ask for help At school, the most important thing to do is have someone there you can trust...

Ellen has been involved with TLC since 1998 and attributes much of her continued success in treating her hair pulling—and in life—to the...

This article was written by a BFRB community member who participated in a small group of skin pickers that met daily with Charley...

Utilize the counseling center Campuses across the country and the world are equipped to make the transition as well as your time in...

Probably the single greatest source of problems in any relationship is when one partner sets out to change the other. The most successful...

What can teachers, guidance counselors, or administrators do when they notice a child pulling out hair or picking at their skin ? Here...

Nail biting , also known as onychophagia, can transcend from childhood to adulthood. While it is a common habit, it may become a...

Whether stroking, pulling, examining, losing or growing it, the heart of trichotillomania is, of course, hair. All of us love hair, but...

Tongue biting , also referred to as tongue chewing, is a habit an individual can develop in response to stress or anxiety. Tongue biting...

Specialized therapies can relieve a wide range of Body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), from trichophagia to lip and cheek biting...

The TLC Foundation for BFRBs Young Adult Action Council met with a variety of community members from underserved populations that shared...

The TLC Foundation for BFRBs Young Adult Action Council met with a variety of community members from underserved populations that shared...

The TLC Foundation for BFRBs Young Adult Action Council met with a variety of community members from underserved populations that shared...

The TLC Foundation for BFRBs Young Adult Action Council met with a variety of community members from underserved populations that shared...

by Fred Penzel, Ph.D. & Laura Santner, LCSW What are your favorite tools? Brush, pet, or play with your pet. Practice origami or engage...

A lone time can be a trigger so make the right choice even when no one is looking. B and-aids: try the advanced healing ones or small...

If you are looking for tips on how to manage your trichotillomania , you’ve come to the right place. Many of the following tips have...