Beyond the Behavior: Understanding BFRBs in Chronic Illness
Saturday, June 14, 2025
12:00 pm-1:30 pm EST / 10-11:30 am MT
Are you living with chronic illness and struggling with hair pulling, skin picking, nail biting, or other body-focused repetitive behaviors?
You're not alone, and it's not your fault.
This workshop is open to anyone who would like to attend! We would love to invite you if any of these apply to you
if you aren't sure if you meet criteria for having a BFRB or not
whether you've been diagnosed with a chronic illness or not
if you are wanting tools to better support a loved one struggling with BFRBs
if you would benefit from being supported by others who get it
if you are a clinician wanting to know how to better support your clients
or anyone else who wants to learn more about living with BFRBs and/or Chronic Illness!
Join Camille Richards, LCSW, and Destiny Davis, LPC, CRC, for a conversation about Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) and chronic illness that honors your body’s wisdom while opening new possibilities for understanding, healing, and self-compassion.
Location: Zoom webinar
What You'll Discover:
The REAL reasons behind BFRBs and why willpower alone isn't the answer
The critical connection between chronic illness and repetitive behaviors that most healthcare providers miss
Why shame is often the most distressing symptom and proven strategies to overcome it
The SCAMP framework to identify your specific triggers and needs
Practical tools to break the cycle that work even during illness flares
How to rewrite your internal narrative with self-compassion instead of judgment
LIVE Q&A session to get your specific questions answered by our expert presenters
This webinar is perfect for you if:
You've tried to stop your BFRB behaviors but continue to struggle
Your chronic illness seems to make your BFRBs worse
You feel embarrassed or ashamed about these behaviors
Traditional advice hasn't worked for your unique situation
You're ready for a compassionate, evidence-based approach
What's Included:
Live interactive workshop session with Camille Richards, LCSW, & Destiny Davis, LPC, CRC, and host of The Chronic Illness Therapist Podcast
Access to the workshop recording
Community discussion during the session
A Body-Focused Repetitive Behavior Tracking Sheet
Abundant Spaces Available
We don’t believe in exclusivity or false strategies to make you buy a workshop (like “limited spots” blah blah). All are welcome. Please join us and invite your friends and loved ones!
Cost $27 USD*
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We offer a pay-what-you-can honor system pricing. If you have the means to support our work, please do.
Discount codes: WORKSHOP50 for 50% off | WORKSHOP75 for 75% off | WORKSHOPFREE for free
If you're part of our Welcome To The Waiting Room community - this workshop comes free with your membership! Please sign up with the WORKSHOPFREE code.
Email destiny@destinywinters.com if you have any issues!
Accessibility Notes:
Live captions provided
Workshop recordings include transcripts
Please consider your privacy and comfort levels when attending. While we love authentic and genuine engagement/conversation with participants, we want you to feel respected. Feel free to turn your cameras off and change your name before entering. This recording will be available to the public and for sale in the future.
FAQs:
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Camille Richards is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in chronic illness, OCD, anxiety disorders, and Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors. With personal experience living with cystic fibrosis, she brings both professional expertise and lived understanding to her approach.
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No, this workshop is not therapy or a prescription of any kind. While Camille and Destiny are both licensed and certified professionals, this educational webinar is designed to share practical tools and strategies for understanding and managing BFRBs with chronic illness. It offers general information to support your wellbeing, but it is not a substitute for personalized mental health treatment or medical care. If you're seeking therapy or individual support, we’re happy to connect you with referral resources.
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We offer a pay-what-you-can honor system.
Discount codes: WORKSHOP50 for 50% off | WORKSHOP75 for 75% off | WORKSHOPFREE for free
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Just bring something to take notes with :) No equipment is needed for this workshop, though we'll discuss options for various equipment you might consider in the future.
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If you absolutely hate talking about your BFRBs, you’re not alone—and that discomfort is completely valid. This webinar is a judgment-free space where you’re never pressured to share more than you’re comfortable with. Camille and Destinyfocus on creating safety, offering education, and sharing strategies that meet you where you are. Whether you're just starting to explore your behaviors or have been managing them for years, you're welcome here exactly as you are.
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Yes! The recording will be available for 14 days after the workshop, unless you're in the Mentally Well While Chronically Ill monthly membership, in which case you can access the recording for as long as you're a member.
Please consider your privacy comfort levels when attending. While we love authentic and genuine engagement/conversation with participants, we want you to feel respected. Feel free to turn your cameras off and change your name before entering. This recording will be available to the public and for sale in the future.
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The workshop runs for 75-90 minutes, and we encourage you to take as many breaks as you need or to listen while doing another task like laundry or dishes. We honor your need to step away when needed.
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While this webinar was designed with BFRBs and chronic illness in mind, it's also valuable for anyone looking to understand and manage repetitive behaviors or seeking a more compassionate and sustainable approach to healing.
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Absolutely! We'll have dedicated Q&A time, plus you can use the chat function throughout. Camille and Destiny are passionate about answering your specific questions about understanding and managing BFRBs with chronic illness.
Questions?
See our FAQs with more info here!
We're here to help make this experience accessible and valuable for you. Contact us at destiny@destinywinters.com with any questions or accommodation requests.
Your perfect approach to managing BFRBs and chronic illness is the one that truly works for you.
*A note about recordings: While the live session offers the best opportunity for interaction and community support, we understand that health can be unpredictable. Your registration includes access to the recording for 30 days post-workshop.*