The BFRB Recovery Workbook

A stunning, thoughtful and well-integrated compendium of how one can learn to navigate, reduce, and even eliminate unwanted BFRB behaviors, while deepening self-awareness, expanding self-acceptance, and broadening one’s sense of interconnectedness. – Christina Pearson Founder, TLC Foundation for BFRBs & BFRB Living Skills Coach & ConsultantThe authors have done a marvellous job. From motivation to address your BFRB’s, to a full treatment plan, and then maintaining your gains, this book will change lives for the better. – Patrick B. McGrath, PhD, Chief Clinical Officer, NOCDThis is a terrific, comprehensive, strength-focused guide for individuals looking for tools to help them not only address BFRBs, but to build whole, rich, and thriving lives. It is clearly and compassionately written and is a must-have not only for BFRB sufferers but also clinicians interested in providing exceptional evidence-based support for their clients. – Dr Lisa W. Coyne, Founder and Director, New England Center for OCD and Anxiety (NECOA) & Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School…A game changer in the BFRB community. This book is well written, a joy to read. It opens an insightful dialogue not just with people living and/or recovering from BFRB but, delves deeply into the daily internal and external challenges that potentially can affect their internal-external world-view of life. The strength of this book is its ability to take the sufferer through meaningful exercises to affirm and confirm that living with BRFB is only one facet of who they really are! The book clearly helps them, through their BRFB journey and to love themselves. It will be a great navigation tool through the acceptance process. Moreover, it serves as a foundational guide for families and friends to understand their loved one’s BFRB experience. – Bianca Lyder, Founder and President of The Lyder Foundation for BFRBsDrs. Deibler and Reinardy have crafted a must-read text for any person struggling with a BFRB. This comprehensive book describes evidence-based strategies in an easy-to-read and understand manner. Drs. Deibler and Reinardy have successfully provided a one-stop shop for individuals to learn tools which will undoubtedly enhance outcomes and foster skills to effectively manage their BFRB. – Eric Storch, Ph.D. McIngvale Presidential Endowed Chair & Professor Vice Chair & Head of Psychology, Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Baylor College of Medicine

Dr. Marla W. Deibler is a Clinical Psychologist, Board-Certified in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology, and is Founder and CEO of The Center for Emotional Health. She serves as Faculty of the International OCD Foundation Behavior Therapy Training Institute and in various professional capacities with OCDNJ, NJCTS, ADAA, ACBS, and ABCT. She has served as a member of the Executive and Scientific Advisory Boards of The TLC Foundation for BFRBs. Dr. Deibler has appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and on The Show and Today with Megyn Kelly. She writes for Psychology Today - ‘From Surviving to Thriving’. Dr. Deibler is an author of The BFRB Recovery Workbook, and she is based in New Jersey.

Dr. Renae M. Reinardy is a Clinical Psychologist, Director of The Lakeside Center for Behavioral Change, and Developer of CourageCritters.com. Dr. Reinardy serves as Faculty of the International OCD Foundation Behavior Therapy Training Institute and delegate to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. She has served on the Executive Board of The TLC Foundation for BFRBs. Dr. Reinardy has appeared on Good Morning America, A&E’s Hoarders and in the Los Angeles Times, Wired Magazine, and Oprah Magazine. She is an author of The BFRB Recovery Workbook and she is based in North Dakota.