The floaties made sense at the time, in another place. But may not be as helpful in new contexts.

I have a few favorite spiels that have come from on-the-spot attempts to explain complex concepts in simple and non-shaming ways using humor and metaphors.    “Floaties on the Bus” is my favorite to help my clients understand their unique …

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While is there overlap of BFRBs with OCD and Cutting, there are key differences that a crucial for effective treatment and to respect the self concept of the person with a BFRB.

Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors, often shortened within this community as BFRBs are frequently misunderstood by well meaning others in attempt to link BFRBs with something they are already familiar. I do appreciate and welcome the efforts of someone new to …

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I am excited to end this BFRB Week with speaking for the Post Partum Health Alliance! Webinar will be live and recorded for future purchase as a benefit for this local non profit. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/body-focused-repetitive-behaviors-in-new-motherhood-tickets-112901497418   This event is completed. Please …

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  If you are sheltering in place, working from home, homeschooling, or socially distancing, you are probably navigating new triggers for your Trichotillomania and Excoriation disorder. I have helped clients through Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) for almost 10 years …

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Priscilla Elliott, LPC, SEP doing Telehealth

How to Stay Kind During COVID-19   Please check your judgement. This is a very vulnerable time. Before you judge someone, act out and/or make accusations, know that judgmental attitudes and thoughts come from avoiding your own vulnerability. Before you …

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I am writing to remind my clients and potential future clients that I am happy to provide mental health services via phone or online video conference (VSee or Google Meet). If you are concerned about going out, that doesn’t mean …

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Group Room at Courage Counseling

Group therapy is when about 3-12 clients, who do not know each other outside of the therapy setting, meet weekly with a therapist to participate in a therapeutic experience that is designed for individual enrichment. Group therapy can address issues …

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