Support Group Directory

South Carolina BFRB Group is an open support group for anyone who struggles with hair pulling, skin picking, or other types of Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs). Our group is open to all ages, genders, etc. We are also open to parents, supporters, or anyone who is looking for more information on BFRBs. We are open to ALL (you do not have to live in SC)!!

ZOOM Meetings are on the first Saturday and on the third Sunday of each month, approx. 12:00 - 1:00 PM EST. If a meeting falls on a holiday, we usually push it to the following weekend.

To join South Carolina BFRB Group and/or to receive more information, please email the Group Leader (Jenni) at SouthCarolinaBFRBGroup@gmail.com

New members are always welcome!

Cost: FREE!

Group Leader: Jenni Sam

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Open to all who want to join for discussions, treatment stories, success stories, vents and overall great friends. All ages, men and women, welcome. Meets the 1st Wednesday of the month, start time 6:30 pm ET on Zoom. Please email Melissa for directions, and to be included in Support Group emails.

Skin Picking Support holds online topic-based meetings monthly for people who compulsively pick their skin or have another body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB) using Facebook rooms one Saturday a month.

The purpose of our peer-led support meetings is to explore the various ways compulsive skin picking affects our lives while providing a safe environment for members to share their experiences surrounding BFRBs. The goals of these meetings include improving members’ quality of life by reducing shame, voicing struggles in a place with people who understand, and gaining insight into managing urges.

When: One Saturday a month at 7:30 am PT/10:30 am ET unless otherwise stated.

Where: A link in the Facebook event, provided the day of the meeting.

Who: Anyone with excoriation disorder (skin picking) or other BFRBs who is a member of the Skin Picking Support Facebook Group. Minors under 18 must have a legal guardian’s approval to attend.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/skinpickingsupport

If you have any questions or suggestions, email Angela at angie@skinpickingsupport.com with any concerns related to this group.

The BFRB Moms Support Group is a peer-led support group for mothers who have BFRBs to find support and community with other moms with BFRBs that have children. Juggling parenthood with your BFRB can be a challenge. Finding the balance of taking care of family and yourself is hard, and we are here to give support and guidance as you work through your BFRB journey. At our meetings, we will conduct individualized check-ins, provide support, resources, and discuss different ways to decompress and incorporate self-care into our daily lives.

We meet on Zoom on the third Sunday of every month from:
7:30 - 9:00 PM ET
6:30 - 8:00 PM CT
5:30 - 7:00 PM MT
4:30 - 6:00 PM PT

All of our support group meetings are held online via Zoom and we ask all members to read our Code of Conduct before attending.

If you are registering from your phone or a tablet, make sure to separately select the meeting occurrence(s) you wish to attend from the drop-down menu, as you will use this registration link to register for all online meetings.

By registering for a support group meeting, you are agreeing to follow the Code of Conduct. Below is a simplified version of our Code of Conduct.

About: The BFRB (body-focused repetitive behaviors) Moms Support Group is a free, welcoming, safe online space for adults who have trichotillomania, dermatillomania, and/or other BFRBs to receive and give support. The group is a peer-led support group led by other moms who also have BFRBs.

Timeliness: Group will begin on time. Participants who are more than 10 minutes late should not join, as it is disruptive to the flow. If you have an extenuating circumstance you are aware of ahead of time, please contact one of our co-hosts at bfrbmoms@gmail.com to let us know.

Confidentiality: Everything discussed and disclosed during the group is confidential. Group member confidentiality is required - reposting, sharing, texting images from the group, screenshots, and written reviews are prohibited.

Respect and Inclusivity: This group is an inclusive environment, based on treating all individuals respectfully, regardless of gender/gender identity (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, disability, nationality, ethnicity, or religion (or lack thereof). We value respectful behavior above individual opinions, which includes: Be considerate, kind, constructive, and helpful. Avoid demeaning, discriminatory, harassing, hateful, or threatening behavior, speech, and imagery. If you're not sure what this entails, ask.

If you're attending for the first time or have questions you can email us at bfrbmoms@gmail.com.

We look forward to meeting you!

Jess, Hilary & Jen
BFRB Moms Support Group Team

This support group meets every Wednesday at 6:00 PM PST and is for sufferers and family members of those with body-focused repetitive behaviors and OCD. It is anonymous and audio only. We focus on offering hope, strategies for coping, managing anxiety and supporting each other in a non-judgemental environment. Living with a BFRB can cause individuals to feel very vulnerable. We respect privacy, boundaries and differences among us. You are not alone and there is a life beyond the urges that make you feel out of control.