Evidence-Based Approaches to Hair Pulling, Skin Picking, Nail Biting, and Other Bad Habits

Playing with your hair, biting your nails, and picking at your skin, etc. are usually harmless habits. But for many people, these bad habits become irresistible urges that seem impossible to control. This presentation will help you equip your patients with the necessary tools to reduce their body focused repetitive behaviors.

Presented by Francine Rosenberg, Psy.D.
Sunday, March 1, 2026, 9:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

  • Certified by the International OCD Foundation – Behavior Therapy Training Institute
  • Managing partner, Morris Psychological Group, Parsippany, NJ
  • Twenty-two invited presentations

Location: Cranford, NJ, 2 miles from Garden State Parkway exit 137

NJ-ACT maintains responsibility for this program and its content. NJ-ACT membership and advance registration are required. Registration includes 2 CE credits for psychologists or social workers. NJ-ACT never charges for CE credits.

Registration is now closed.

Bountiful, scrumptious, delectable, and luscious brunch includes an omelet station, crispy farmhouse bacon, French toast casserole with strawberries, Italian breakfast potatoes, fresh fruit platter, pastries, muffins, scones, croissants, orange juice, coffee, and tea.

Schedule of the day
9:15  Sumptuous brunch – part 1
10:00  Presentation – part 1
11:00  Sumptuous brunch – part 2
11:30  Presentation – part 2
12:30  End of workshop

Learning Objectives: At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
1. Describe two psychological models used to treat body-focused repetitive behaviors
2. Recite the four steps in Habit Reversal Training
3. List the five modalities of the Comprehensive Behavioral Model

NJ-ACT and Dr. Rosenberg receive no commercial support and have no conflicts of interest. This workshop is appropriate for all mental health professionals who are licensed for independent practice.

Target Audience: Mental health professionals licensed for independent practice
Instructional Level: This workshop is appropriate for all levels
Cancellations: Full refund or credit for cancellations received one week prior to the workshop

Continuing Education in Empirically-Supported Psychotherapy