This book is an accessible, clinically valid reference to treating
body-focused repetitive behavior disorders. It first carefully defines
Trichotillomania (TTM), differentiating the disorder from other
conditions such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Coverage then
reviews the varied clinical forms TTM can take and sets out its
diagnostic criteria. The book also helps practitioners in designing the
most appropriate course of treatment across the developmental spectrum,
from toddlers to elders.
Treating Trichotillomania offers a comprehensive discussion of
assessment and treatment methods as well as details key elements of
treatment, including awareness training, habit reversal, and maintenance
techniques. It also provides helpful ideas for treating clients with
other disorders in addition to TTM and provides answers to a client's or
family's most frequently asked questions.