Support Group for BFRB's (Skin picking/Hair pulling/Nail biting)

"Healthy, New Habits" support group and accountability community for Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (Skin picking/Hair pulling/Nail biting) At this meeting we will be checking in, identifying triggers, exploring solutions, and goal setting. For anyone who identifies as having a BFRB, has questions, and is looking for support. A non-judgmental space to explore and share about your experience with BFRB, a space to heal if and when your are ready without pressure or expectations. While cameras are optional, for everyone's safety, group members are required to introduce themselves (verbally or in the chat) during the check-in. Participants who have not checked in may be removed from the meeting. Please understand this group is for participants who identify. This support group is NOT open for observation or student clinical training. To make the meeting accessible to multiple time zones meetings will be held the 1st Wednesdays of the month at 4:30PM PST/7:30pm EST and 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 2:30PM PST/6:30PM EST (September will be pushed one week due to travel, please check HeyPeers.com current meeting schedule for details) Compulsive behaviors can feel too big to overcome, but I know it's possible to feel freedom again! I've learned to work with my sensory needs, and add in new habits to dilute the power of the old compulsive ones was ready to release. This is designed to be a judgment free zone to find community, feel supported while exploring and uncover solutions for compulsive skin picking (dermatillomania), hair pulling (Trichotillomania) or nail biting (onychophagia). As well as lesser known body focused repetitive behaviors like dermatophagia (cuticle biting), morsicatio buccarum (cheek biting) and those with other BFRB's. I hope to see you soon, you deserve support. Support Options for Every Stage of Your Journey: ✨ Free Community Meeting (Healthy, New, Habits)
1st Wednesdays at 4:30 PM PT / 7:30 PM ET - 3rd Wednesday at 2:30 PM PT / 5:30 PM ET A supportive entry point for connection and shared experience. 🌿 Growth & Accountability Meeting (Paid)
2nd & 4th Wednesdays | 4:30 PM PT / 7:30 PM ET (no meeting 5/13) 
For those ready to build momentum, strengthen new habits, and receive consistent accountability. 🤝 One-on-One Coaching
 | Flexible scheduling with daily check-in support 
The most personalized level of support, individualized habit plans, and focused accountability. To schedule a discovery session, either email me :
Tanja@dermamania.com 
or ‘connect’ with me on my HeyPeers ‘profile’. (click on my name or photo and then click the ‘connect’ button to message me through HeyPeers) Group Guidelines & Agreements 1. Confidentiality * What is said here, stays here. This is our number one rule. Do not share anyone's name, story, or experiences outside of this group. You are always welcome to share your own insights and what you learned about yourself, but please do so without identifying any other members.
 2. One Mic / No Cross-Talk * Please listen when others are speaking. We avoid cross-talk—which means interrupting, giving unsolicited advice, or jumping in to tell your own story before the person has finished sharing.
 * We use a talking piece (even if it's virtual, we can use a verbal cue like "I'll hand the mic to...") to help with this.
 3. Share from Your Own Experience: Use "I" Statements * Please speak for yourself, not for others. We avoid phrases like "You should..." or "What you need to do is...".
 * Instead, try "I have found that..." or "In my experience, what worked for me was..." This keeps the focus on sharing your own journey, not directing someone else's.
 4. No Unsolicited Advice * This is a space for shared experience, not professional advice. We are not here to diagnose each other, prescribe treatments, or tell anyone what they must do. Our power is in listening, relating, and offering what has worked for us when it feels relevant.
 5. The Right to Pass * You are always welcome to share, and you are never required to. It is perfectly okay to say "I'd like to pass for now" if you don't feel like speaking. You are still a valued part of the group by being present and listening.
 6. Respect Differences * We all have different experiences, bodies, beliefs, and backgrounds. We may have different political views, religious beliefs, or medical choices. We agree to respect these differences.
 7. Be Kind to Yourself and Others * We are all doing the best we can. This is a judgment-free zone. We offer compassion and assume good intent. Please avoid criticizing yourself or others.
 8. Scope of Practice: This is Peer Support * A reminder that I am a Certified Peer Support Specialist, not a therapist or doctor. This group is for mutual support, not therapy or medical treatment. If you are in crisis, I can help connect you with resources, but please contact your healthcare provider or a crisis hotline (e.g., 988) for immediate professional help.
 **Note: I am a mandated reporter for harm to self or others. 9. Logistics (Virtual Specific) * Please find a private space where you won't be overheard to protect everyone's confidentiality.
 * Mute your microphone when you are not speaking to reduce background noise.
 * Please be on time. To preserve the safety of the container, we may lock the virtual room 10 minutes after the start time.