the 2025
bfrb conference
September 26-28, 2025 in washington d.c.
The TLC Conference has been a well-loved tradition within the BFRB community for many years, gathering people from around the globe to learn, grow, and celebrate.
More details to follow.
what is the bfrb conference?
the bfrb conference is about:
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Learning to love yourself no matter where you are on your BFRB journey
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Making friends and strengthening your support system through community connection
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Gaining additional insight into your BFRBs
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Expanding your BFRB toolbox with new strategies and resources
Individuals experiencing a number of BFRB diagnoses including:
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Skin picking/scratching/eating
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Hair pulling/picking/cutting/eating
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Nail/cuticle biting/picking/eating
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Cheek biting
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Lip biting/picking/licking
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Tongue chewing
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Nose picking/eating
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And other BFRB diagnoses
the 2025 conference timeline*
03/06/2025
Conference submissions open!
04/15/2025
The committee begins the review process for all conference proposals. Sponsorship kits are released!
04/15/2025
Conference submissions close!
05/15/2025
The committee review process is complete.
05/15/2025
The committee will announce their final decisions!
09/26/2025
Conference
kick off!
08/01/2025
The program is released!
*all dates are subject to change
Who typically attends TLC’s BFRB Conference?
Individuals experiencing a number of BFRB diagnoses including:
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Skin Picking / Scratching / Eating
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Hair Pulling / Picking / Cutting / Eating
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Nail / Cuticle Biting / Picking / Eating
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Cheek Biting
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Lip Biting / Picking / Licking
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Tongue Chewing
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Nose Picking / Eating
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And Other BFRB Diagnoses
Other members of the BFRB community such as:
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Parents
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Siblings
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Spouses/partners
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Friends & loved ones
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Behavioral health clinicians
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Medical Providers
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Educators