The Hair Pulling "Habit" and You: How to Solve the Trichotillomania Puzzle, Revised Edition

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Summary: This valuable book fills a gaping void
Review: "The Hair Pulling 'Habit' and You: How to Solve the Trichotillomania Puzzle," by Ruth Golomb and Sherrie Vavrichek, is a long overdue and welcome addition to the field of popular psychiatry self-help books. This book offers education regarding trichotillomania, and practical, easily implemented techniques. It addresses one of the most underrecognized problems in psychiatry and offers much hope to one the most underserved clinical populations. What it has to offer is especially valuable given that many sufferers are either too ashamed of their problem to pursue professional intervention, or are unable to identify a knowledgable professional in their area.

This self-instructional text is easily readable and provides fun yet instructional exercises which demonstrate the major behavioral treatment techniques. The organization of the book is in a series of self-contained modules which succeed in breaking down what can be an overwhelming and complex problem into a series of simple, focussed steps.

This text fills a gaping void in the educational self-help literature available to chronic hair pullers. No doubt it will help alleviate the suffering of many of its victims. As a co-author (along with Drs. Stein and Christenson) of the newly published book "Help For Hair Pullers," I greatly appreciate the insight and clarity that these authors have brought to the field with regards to the treatment of trichotillomania in children and teens.

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Summary: This valuable book fills a gaping void
Review: "The Hair Pulling 'Habit' and You: How to Solve the Trichotillomania Puzzle," by Ruth Golomb and Sherrie Vavrichek, is a long overdue and welcome addition to the field of popular psychiatry self-help books. This book offers education regarding trichotillomania, and practical, easily implemented techniques. It addresses one of the most underrecognized problems in psychiatry and offers much hope to one the most underserved clinical populations. What it has to offer is especially valuable given that many sufferers are either too ashamed of their problem to pursue professional intervention, or are unable to identify a knowledgable professional in their area.

This self-instructional text is easily readable and provides fun yet instructional exercises which demonstrate the major behavioral treatment techniques. The organization of the book is in a series of self-contained modules which succeed in breaking down what can be an overwhelming and complex problem into a series of simple, focussed steps.

This text fills a gaping void in the educational self-help literature available to chronic hair pullers. No doubt it will help alleviate the suffering of many of its victims. As a co-author (along with Drs. Stein and Christenson) of the newly published book "Help For Hair Pullers," I greatly appreciate the insight and clarity that these authors have brought to the field with regards to the treatment of trichotillomania in children and teens.

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Summary: A much needed self-help book for children
Review: As a Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist I see children and adolescents with trichotillomania. I usually work with the parents and try to get the children to participate. This book is now an invaluable part of my work. The child/adolescent is taught, step-by-step, to develop their own interventions. They feel part of the treatment and empowered to take control of their hair pulling problem. Thanks to the authors for this much needed book. Larry B. Silver, M.D.

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Summary: A much needed self-help book for children
Review: As a Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist I see children and adolescents with trichotillomania. I usually work with the parents and try to get the children to participate. This book is now an invaluable part of my work. The child/adolescent is taught, step-by-step, to develop their own interventions. They feel part of the treatment and empowered to take control of their hair pulling problem. Thanks to the authors for this much needed book. Larry B. Silver, M.D.

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Summary: A valuable new tool for young trichotillomania sufferers.
Review: At long last, a self-help book for young trichotillomania sufferers - one that is written in plain common-sense language and that allows each user to tailor the program to his or her own needs. The information is highly accessible to children, and is based upon the latest understandings of this serious disorder. As a member of the Science Advisory Board of the Trichotillomania Learning Center (a national organization for sufferers and professionals), I recommend this valuable workbook without hesitation, not only to my younger patients, but to parents and therapists as well.

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Summary: I recommend this book to anyone suffering from trich
Review: I am a young person recovering from having trich. The information and ideas in this book have made my recovery possible. This book also is very informative for parents or therapists who are trying to help their child or patient through this disorder. The book is easy to follow, fleshing out a simple, step-by-step approach to understand and help one get through trich. I would definitly recommend it to anyone who has, or has a loved one or patient who has trich.

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Summary: Easy to read and scientifically based
Review: Professionals who study and treat trichotillomania and those who suffer from this often devastating disorder have long awaited a book such as this one. The procedures presented are based on state-of-the-art theories and techniques developed by the authors and their colleagues, nationally known experts who have led the field in creating sound, scientifically based treatments programs for trichotillomania. Although targeted primarily for young people who suffer from the disorder, the book also will be of significant value to parents and other relatives who often helplessly watch the devastating effects of this condition. Adult patients and mental health professionals also will benefit from this valuable resource.

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Summary: Long Awaited Resource for Hair-Pullers
Review: Professionals who study and treat trichotillomania and those who suffer from this often devastating disorder have long awaited a book such as this one. The procedures presented are based on state-of-the-art theories and techniques developed by the authors and their colleagues, nationally known experts who have led the field in creating sound, scientifically based treatment programs for trichotillomania.

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Summary: Solving and resolving trichotillomania.
Review: The Hair Pulling Habit And You: How To Solve The Trichotillomania Puzzle is the first self-help book for young people suffering the compulsive habit symptomatic of the condition known professionally as "trichotillomania". Effective strategies to deal with compulsive hair pulling are provided through a an easy and fun text enhanced with engaging illustrations. The Hair Pulling Habit And You is a unique, practical, invaluable, highly recommended instruction book for chronic hair-pullers, parents, and therapists.

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Summary: This is a wonderful book and a terrific resource
Review: To the authors: I have read The Hair Pulling Habit and You and I love it! It is the perfect resource for adolescents with trichotillomania.Their parents will also benefit from reading it, as will adults who are struggling against the hair-pulling habit. It is amazing that you were able to take something as complicated as behavior therapy for trichotillomania and make it so reader-friendly. Clearly, this manual will become THE resource not only for patients, but also for the clinicians and therapists who treat them.

One of the most helpful aspects of the manual is that it guides the reader through the steps of problem assessment, treatment, and maintenance in a low-key, logical manner. Teens won't be scared off by the enormity of the task, because you've broken it down into manageable sized, "puzzle" pieces. Both the illustrations and the text are appealing. Taken all together, it's a wonderful book and a terrific resource. I'm sure that I'm not the only one who will love it!