SkinPick: Honest conversations about skin picking (excoriation disorder) – Details, episodes & analysis

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SkinPick: Honest conversations about skin picking (excoriation disorder)

SkinPick.com

Health & Fitness

Frequency: 1 episode/25d. Total Eps: 20

Welcome! We’re talking all things skin picking (excoriation disorder or dermatillomania), from the science behind it to the everyday realities of living with it. Join us for open, down-to-earth conversations with therapists, researchers, professionals and people with lived experience. We’ll explore what helps, what we’re learning, and the stories that remind us we’re not alone. Questions? support@skinpick.com Want to share your story or join us as a guest? Email meryl@helpingminds.com

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16/09/2026
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In Their Own Words: with Angela Hartlin

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 • Duration 01:30:56

This webinar follows the human experience of living with a Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviour (BFRB), such as skin picking and hair pulling.
Join our host, Meryl Da Costa, Counsellor and guest Angela Hartlin, author and BFRB advocate to discuss her personal journey with skin picking, the challenges of living with shame and secrecy, and how she transformed her experience into a mission to educate and support others.

Together, we'll explore what recovery can look like, the power of lived experience, and the lessons that connect everyone affected by BFRBs.

For more information on skin picking and treatment, visit www.skinpick.com or send us your questions to support@skinpick.com

#skinpicking #skinpickingdisorder #skinpick #skincare #bfrb

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Where Science Meets Community: Why BFRB Conferences Matter

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 • Duration 01:10:37

What makes BFRB conferences so impactful?
Join our host, Meryl Da Costa, Counsellor and guest Prof. Clare Mackay as they explore the unique role conferences play in advancing understanding of body-focused repetitive behaviours (BFRBs), including skin picking, biting and hair pulling.
Discover why these gatherings matter, how they bridge science and lived experience, and why they offer so much more than just educational talks.

Interested in attending the upcoming BFRB UK & Ireland Conference 2026? Find all the details here: Registration — BFRB Con 2026Want to learn more about hair pulling, BFRBs and treatment? Visit www.skinpick.com or send your questions to support@skinpick.com.

#skinpicking #skinpick #skinpickingdisorder #excoriationdisorder #skincare

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The Role of Aestheticians in Skin Picking

Thursday, August 20, 2026 • Duration 59:59

Aestheticians are often among the first professionals to notice the signs of skin picking. But what happens next can have a lasting impact.
Join our host, Meryl a Counsellor and Chief Community Officer of SkinPick and guest, Pamlya, an Aesthetician for an insightful conversation exploring the important role aestheticians play in recognising these conditions, responding with the right support and care and recognising when behavioural treatment is needed.
This webinar will provide practical insights into how early recognition, supportive language, and informed referrals can make a meaningful difference in recovery.

For more information on skin picking and treatments, visit www.skinpick.com or send us your questions to support@skinpick.com

#skincare #skinpicking #skinpick #excoriationdisorder

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Supporting Someone with Skin Picking: Your Questions Answered

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 • Duration 01:11:57

What does meaningful support really look like for someone living with skin picking or hair pulling?
Join Meryl, Counsellor and community manager and Laura, LCSW for a live Q&A as they answer your questions about supporting someone with a Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviour (BFRB).

Drawing on both professional and lived experience, they'll explore common challenges, misunderstandings, and practical ways to strengthen support at home, in relationships, and beyond.
Whether your question comes from the perspective of a parent, partner, friend, or someone living with a BFRB, this session is for you.
Want to learn more about skin picking, visit www.skinpick.com or send us your questions to support@skinpick.com

#skinpicking #excoriationdisorder #skinpick #bfrb #skincare

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When It’s Personal: Talking Honestly About Skin Picking

Thursday, July 23, 2026 • Duration 01:16:13

In this conversation, Meryl and Laura come together to talk openly about skin picking and hair pulling (BFRBS) from different, deeply personal perspectives.
Meryl shares her experience as a counsellor and Chief Community Officer at SkinPick, as well as a parent of children who live with skin picking and hair pulling. Laura brings her voice as a SkinPick therapist who also lives with trichotillomania and picking herself.
Together, they reflect on what it’s like to support, treat, and live with these conditions. This session isn’t about techniques or “fixing” behaviour. It’s about understanding, compassion, and the realities that don’t always make it into clinical explanations.
A space for honesty, connection, and feeling less alone.

For more information on picking and available resources, visit www.skinpick.com or send us your questions to support@skinpick.com

#skinpicking #skinpick #skincare #excoration #bfrb

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When You “Zone Out”: Understanding Skin Picking Trance States

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 • Duration 01:03:45

Many people who struggle with skin picking describe slipping into a trance-like state, only becoming aware once time has passed or the damage is done. These moments can feel confusing, frustrating, and deeply upsetting.
In this webinar, using research and lived experience, we’ll explore the science behind these “picking trances,” why they happen, and how dissociation and focused attention play a role.

For more information on skin picking and treatment, visit www.skinpick.com or email us your questions to support@skinpick.com

#skinpicking #skinpick #skincare #bfrb

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Understanding Excoriation Disorder: Skin Picking Q&A, episode 1, 2026

Season 2026 · Episode 1

Thursday, January 15, 2026 • Duration 01:03:30

Clinical Social Worker, and SkinPick therapist, Laura Santner answers all your questions on skin picking (excoriation disorder).Some questions for this session include:-What causes skin picking- why is this happening to me?-Is skin picking a life-long struggle? Is it possible to ever stop?-Are there any treatments that can help with scarring?-What are common triggers? Why am I picking?-Why being told "just stop picking" is not helpful-Do you have examples of strategies?For more information on skin picking and treatment, visit www.skinpick.com or send an email and your questions to support@skinpick.com#skinpicking #excoriationdisorder

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Calm the Urge: Using PMR (Progressive Muscle Relaxation) for Skin Picking ReliefCalm the Urge: Using PMR (Progressive Muscle Relaxation) for Skin Picking Relief

Thursday, November 20, 2025 • Duration 01:01:18

Tension and stress often build up before a picking episode—what if you could interrupt that cycle?

In the webinar, you’ll learn how PMR works, why it helps with picking, and how to start using it in your daily routine.

For more information on excoriation disorder (skin picking) and treatment, visit www.skinpick.com

#skinpicking #excoriationdisorder #skinpickingdisorder #skinpick

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Understanding Skin Picking— Q&A Series 2025, Episode 12

Season 2025 · Episode 12

Monday, October 27, 2025 • Duration 01:04:41

Clinical Social Worker, and SkinPick therapist, Laura Santner answers all your questions on skin picking (excoriation disorder).

Some questions for this session include:

-My daughter doesn’t want to talk about it—how can I support her?-Can therapy help someone struggling with both eczema and skin picking?

-Does it make a difference if I only pick in one area?

-Why do I tend to pick more in the evenings?

-How can I control the urges to pick my skin?

-Can skin picking be learned through observation?

-If my child sees me pick, could they start doing it too?

For more information on skin picking and treatment, visit www.skinpick.com

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In Their Own Words: With Michelle Peters

Thursday, October 9, 2025 • Duration 01:02:09

Join us for another episode of In Their Own Words—a series where people with lived experience of skin picking share their stories and insights on understanding and managing these behaviors.
We’ll be talking with Michelle Peters, who began picking at age three. She shares openly about slips and setbacks, and how self-compassion can help navigate these moments. Her story offers hope, showing that recovery isn’t perfect—but progress is possible.

For more information on skin picking and treatment, visit www.skinpick.com or send us an email with your questions to support@skinpick.com

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