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Marla W. Deibler Psy.d

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BFRB Treatment: Does a Child Have to Want to Stop?

BFRB Treatment: Does a Child Have to Want to Stop?

Why readiness isn't the whole story when kids pull, pick, or bite.

20.05.2026 60

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Marla W. Deibler Psy.d

Fighting Your Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors Is Why You’re Stuck

With repetitive behaviors, when control is the struggle, willingness becomes the solution.

06.04.2026 50

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When Trichotillomania Becomes a Medical Emergency

Hair-pulling and trichobezoars: What parents should know.

09.03.2026 70

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Marla W. Deibler Psy.d

A Parent’s Guide to Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors

09.02.2026 40

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Treatment for Young Children With BFRBs: The Essentials

04.01.2026 40

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Does Trauma Cause Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors? Not Quite

24.10.2025 100

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Understanding the Difference Between OCD and BFRBs

29.09.2025 100

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5 Reasons Caring for Your Body Supports BFRB Recovery

19.08.2025 60

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Is Your Skin Picking a Sign of BFRB or BDD?

21.07.2025 70

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When Repetitive Behaviors Look Alike

14.06.2025 50

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Marla W. Deibler Psy.d

Tic or Body-Focused Repetitive Behavior: What's the Difference?

16.05.2025 50

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Nail Biting Is More Than Just a Habit

15.04.2025 60

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“Just Stop!”: Why Willpower Is Not the Solution to BFRBs

26.03.2025 50

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Marla W. Deibler Psy.d