The Bfrb Recovery Workbook - by Marla Deibler & Reinardy (Paperback)

About the Book

Written by clinical psychologists, Dr. Marla Deibler and Dr. Renae Reinardy, this evidence-based, step-by-step guided workbook helps you more effectively manage body-focused repetitive behaviors, including nail biting, hair pulling and skin picking, to live the life you want.

Book Synopsis

So, you want to work on recovery from your body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB)? Chances are, this is not the first time you've thought about changing your BFRB. And it's probably not the first time you've taken action to overcome it.

This workbook provides evidence-based tools consistent with the most up-to-date behavioral science to examine your BFRB in a new way, shift perspective on how you relate to your BFRB experience, reduce the behavior with individually tailored interventions, and transform your life and sense of self for the better.
Written by licensed clinical psychologists, this integrative behavioral therapy (IBT) approach is rooted in behavioral and cognitive psychology, utilizing CBT, ACT, DBT and habit reversal training, and is applicable to all BFRBs, including nail biting, hair pulling, and skin picking. Make your way through the workbook at your own pace, with the authors' compassionate guidance, and return to it as often as needed.

Review Quotes

Drs. Deibler and Reinardy have crafted a must-read text for any person struggling with a BFRB. This comprehensive book describes evidence-based strategies in an easy-to-read and understand manner. Drs. Deibler and Reinardy have successfully provided a one-stop shop for individuals to learn tools which will undoubtedly enhance outcomes and foster skills to effectively manage their BFRB.--Eric Storch, Ph.D. McIngvale Presidential Endowed Chair & Professor Vice Chair & Head of Psychology, Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Baylor College of Medicine

...A game changer in the BFRB community. This book is well written, a joy to read. It opens an insightful dialogue not just with people living and/or recovering from BFRB but, delves deeply into the daily internal and external challenges that potentially can affect their internal-external world-view of life. The strength of this book is its ability to take the sufferer through meaningful exercises to affirm and confirm that living with BRFB is only one facet of who they really are! The book clearly helps them, through their BRFB journey and to love themselves. It will be a great navigation tool through the acceptance process. Moreover, it serves as a foundational guide for families and friends to understand their loved one's BFRB experience.--Bianca Lyder, Founder and President of The Lyder Foundation for BFRBs

This is a terrific, comprehensive, strength-focused guide for individuals looking for tools to help them not only address BFRBs, but to build whole, rich, and thriving lives. It is clearly and compassionately written and is a must-have not only for BFRB sufferers but also clinicians interested in providing exceptional evidence-based support for their clients.--Dr Lisa W. Coyne, Founder and Director, New England Center for OCD and Anxiety (NECOA) & Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School

A stunning, thoughtful and well-integrated compendium of how one can learn to navigate, reduce, and even eliminate unwanted BFRB behaviors, while deepening self-awareness, expanding self-acceptance, and broadening one's sense of interconnectedness.--Christina Pearson Founder, TLC Foundation for BFRBs & BFRB Living Skills Coach & Consultant

The authors have done a marvellous job. From motivation to address your BFRB's, to a full treatment plan, and then maintaining your gains, this book will change lives for the better.--Patrick B. McGrath, PhD, Chief Clinical Officer, NOCD

About the Author

Marla W. Deibler, PsyD, ABPP is a Clinical Psychologist, Board-Certified in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology, and is Founder and CEO of The Center for Emotional Health of Greater Philadelphia. 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. A former 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 is based in New Jersey.

Renae M. Reinardy, PsyD, is a Clinical Psychologist, Director of The Lakeside Center for Behavioral Change, and Developer of CourageCritters.com. Dr. Reinardy serves as Faculty of the the International OCD Foundation Behavior Therapy Training Institute and delegate to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. A former member of 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 and Oprah Magazine. She is based in North Dakota.