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by Jennifer Gola (Author), Marla Deibler (Author), Renae Reinardy (Author)
Having a BFRB doesn't mean you can't have fun, enjoy life, or be yourself. You are so much more than your BFRB!
Dealing with BFRBs or Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors like skin picking, nail biting or hair pulling can feel really hard. But don't worry, you're not alone. In this workbook you'll learn lots of amazing things about yourself and your BFRB. You'll read 'Just Like Me' stories to meet other people who've had similar experiences. You will even learn a bunch of tools and skills to help you feel in control of your behaviors, so you can spend more time doing the things that really matter to you. Full of interactive and creative activities, this book gives kids aged 7-12 expert advice presented in a fun way, which can be done on their own or with a grown up. Using proven methods like DBT, ACT and CBT, it will help kids to say "I'm free to be me with a BFRB!".Author Biography
Dr Jennifer Gola is a Clinical Psychologist and serves as a Staff Psychologist and Supervising Psychologist at The Center for Emotional Health. Dr. Gola provides psychological treatment of children, adolescents, and adults and specializes in treating OCD, anxiety disorders and BFRBs. She has been certified by the TLC Foundation for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors in the treatment of trichotillomania and other BFRBs. She is based in Pennsylvania.
Dr Marla W. Deibler is a Clinical Psychologist, Board-Certified in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology, and is Founder and CEO of The Center for Emotional Health. She serves as Faculty of the International OCD Foundation Behavior Therapy Training Institute and in various professional capacities with OCDNJ, NJCTS, ADAA, ACBS, and ABCT. She has served as a member of the Executive and Scientific Advisory Boards of The TLC Foundation for BFRBs, Dr. Deibler has appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and on The Dr. Oz Show and Today with Megyn Kelly. She writes for Psychology Today - 'From Surviving to Thriving'. Dr. Deibler is an author of The BFRB Recovery Workbook, and she is based in New Jersey. Dr. Renae M. Reinardy is a Clinical Psychologist, Director of The Lakeside Center for Behavioral Change, and Developer of CourageCritters.com. Dr. Reinardy serves as Faculty of the International OCD Foundation Behavior Therapy Training Institute and delegate to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. She has served on the Executive Board of The TLC Foundation for BFRBs, Dr. Reinardy has appeared on Good Morning America, A&E's Hoarders and in the Los Angeles Times, Wired Magazine, and Oprah Magazine. She is an author of The BFRB Recovery Workbook and she is based in North Dakota.
Number of Pages: 176
Dimensions: 0.48 x 9.62 x 6.93 IN
Publication Date: February 19, 2026
