The Behavioral Treatment of Trichotillomania
- 1 January 1992
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Cambridge University Press (CUP) in Behavioural Psychotherapy
- Vol. 20 (1), 85-90
- https://doi.org/10.1017/s0141347300016372
Abstract
A cognitive-behavioral treatment package aimed at alleviating trichotillomania, or hair-pulling, is presented. It consists of habit reversal and stimulus control to control hair-pulling, and relaxation, cognitive techniques, and role-play to manage the stress that often exacerbates pulling. Relapse prevention is addressed. This program has been applied successfully with several clients.Keywords
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