How To Stop Skin Picking and Hair Pulling In 4 Steps

Tracy Marks, a psychiatrist, discusses compulsive behaviors like hair pulling and skin picking, and introduces habit reversal training as an effective therapy. The training involves three phases: awareness training, competing response training, and motivation and support. An additional technique, stimulus control, helps reduce environmental triggers. The video provides detailed steps for each phase, emphasizing the importance of journaling and support systems. Marks also offers a downloadable handout summarizing the process.

What are some examples of body focused, repetitive behaviors mentioned in the text?

Describe the three phases of habit reversal training as outlined in the video.

What is the purpose of awareness training in habit reversal training?

How can competing behaviors help in managing compulsive behaviors?

What role does motivation and support play in the habit reversal training process?

Explain the concept of stimulus control and how it relates to habit reversal training.

What are some strategies mentioned for controlling triggers in your environment?