Uploaded June 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Learn more about the therapeutic approaches to Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) and when each approach is appropriate and how best to take an integrated approach to care.

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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
2:46 Agenda
4:16 BFRB Prevalence
6:30 The Biological Impact on BFRB
10:04 Current BFRB Treatment Options
24:35 What is IBT for BFRB
29:18 Supporting Patients with IBT
36:10 Individualized Treatment
37:27 Outline for IBT Treatment in Groups
53:49 Challenges to BFRB Treatment
54:19 Contact Information and Conclusion
55:00 Q&A