This group has been set up to help motivate those working on compulsive skin picking, nail biting or similar distressing habits with the Habit Change Workbook by James Claiborn PhD and Cherry Pedrick RN. It is initially open to any members of Pickaderms who accept that being accountable for setting goals and reporting back at regular intervals will help motivate them. As many skin pickers feel isolated, partly through shame and reluctance to share with those who may not understand, I believe we benefit from encouraging each other in a forum where a spirit of confidentiality and empathy is hopefully the norm.

Discussion of ideas in the Habit Change Workbook and any difficulties encountered in implementing them, as well as sharing strategies you have found helpful, will be appropriate here. The emphasis will be on accountability and regular supportive posting and steady progress towards the goal of beating picking. As this often easier in a small community where members know each other membership numbers will be limited.

Participants will need access to the Habit Change Workbook so everyone can refer to the chapter/thought records etc. using page numbers where helpful. Effective use of the list involves commitment so members unable at any point to post a minimum of three posts by the end of any month will be removed, unless they have requested a breather beforehand. These posts should include one setting a goal, one reporting back on personal progress and one supporting another member. This should be seen as motivation not punishment:-).Pickaderms remains open as usual to members unable to post regularly!

You need to respond to the pending membership autosend BEFORE I subscribe you so please check your spam folder regularly!

Looking forward to benefitting personally from your support!

Louise, moderator.

PS I am delighted to add now that Dr.Claiborn has agreed to join me as moderator and list advisor as far as his busy schedule permits.