Treatment of Trichotillomania and Chronic Skin Picking from a Modern Behavioral Perspective - Twohig

This presentation will first outline common clinical presentations of trichotillomania and chronic skin picking. Next, and empirically based conceptualization of trichotillomania and chronic skin picking will be offered that focuses on two motivating factors: focused and non-focused pulling and picking. Finally the presenter will work through a protocol for trichotillomania and chronic skin picking that combines ACT as well as more traditional behavior therapy procedures.