Do you ever feel like you're backsliding or stagnating in your journey with BFRBs or management of other mental health conditions? Encouragement through scripture is a key element in maintaining a healthy self-image and in our relationship with Jesus as well as overall in the sphere of mental health. I discuss what this looks like practically because for most people who struggle with BFRBs, perfectionism and self-criticism tends to be louder than the still small voice through which the Holy Spirit often speaks. Also trying to motivate yourself to open up/pull our your bible in the middle of a compulsive urge has not been an effective strategy for me, but I share some scripture-based strategies that I have found to be more effective. Bible verses featured in this episode include Eph 6:10, Eph 6:16, 2 Cor 1:20, Isa 41:10, and Psa 42:5. I also discuss different forms of Behavior Tracking for BFRBs and how there is some freedom for creativity in that.

Behavior tracking resources:

• https://courage-counseling.com/free-download-log-track-skin-picking-hair-pulling-body-focused-repetitive-behaviors-bfrbs/
• https://trichotillomania.com/hair-pulling-habit-tracker/
• https://pickingme.org/resources/skinpickinglog.html

Peer Coaching Resources:

• https://habitaware.com/products/virtual-peer-bfrb-coach-session?srsltid=AfmBOor5ny05xUq2CuIAroUyYYSj-gmgwbPcpSEab3BRPwKLLddU6MUU
• https://www.heypeers.com/meeting_utilities/303?peer_supporter_id=174184