Vision and Mission of the BFRB SIG: The BFRB SIG aims to increase awareness and understanding of Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) within both the professional and lived experience communities of the IOCDF. This SIG provides a safe space for professionals to discuss conceptualization, clinical interventions, and research topics, while also inviting individuals with lived experience to guide and inform these discussions. The goal is to improve the conceptualization and treatment of BFRBs through collaboration. Monthly meetings will be held for professionals, with biannual meetings including individuals with lived experience, to discuss cases, treatment approaches, and community needs. This group will also inform future research and encourage more professionals to train in BFRB treatment.
SIG Leadership:
- Suzanne Mouton-Odum, PhD
- John Piacentini, PhD
Accomplishments:
The BFRB SIG collaborates with the Scientific Advisory Board of the TLC Foundation for BFRBs to increase global awareness and improve the conceptualization and treatment of BFRBs.
Initiatives:
Increase awareness of BFRBs (prevalence, conceptualization, and treatment) within the IOCDF community.
Build a collaborative community of professionals and individuals with lived experience to deepen understanding of BFRBs.
Encourage more professionals to become trained in treating BFRBs, improving access to quality care.
Cultivate new ideas for research and establish a vehicle for building research collaborations for future endeavors.
Reduce the stigma of having a BFRB both within the IOCDF community and beyond.
Planned Activities:
- Monthly meetings for professionals only on the first Tuesday of each month at 5pm ET (10pm UTC).
- An in-person meeting each year at the IOCDF's Annual OCD Conference.
- Collaboration with the TLC SAB to coordinate research and share findings.
- Guest speakers, workshops, and presentations to support SIG initiatives.
Interested in joining the BFRB SIG?
This is an open and welcoming group that encourages professionals with all levels of experience, people with lived experience, or some combination of both of these. Our overarching mission is to share ideas, support one another, promote research, eliminate stigma, and increase awareness, advocacy, and access to care.
Complete the BFRB SIG Interest Form below to receive information about the monthly meetings and the yearly in-person meeting at the IOCDF conference.