What is Habit Reversal Training?

HRT is built on the understanding that many habitual behaviors are automatic responses to stress, boredom, or discomfort. The goal of HRT is not just to eliminate the behavior but to replace it with healthier and more constructive responses. The approach is collaborative, supportive, and tailored to your unique needs.

How Does HRT Work?

HRT involves several key components to help you gain control over unwanted habits:

• Awareness Training: You’ll learn to recognize the triggers, urges, and early signs of the behavior, bringing awareness to what may have previously felt automatic.
• Competing Response Training: You’ll develop alternative behaviors that are physically incompatible with the unwanted habit. These new responses are designed to be both manageable and sustainable.
• Stimulus Control: Together, we identify and modify the environments or situations that contribute to the behavior, helping to reduce triggers.
• Building Motivation: Through positive reinforcement and self-monitoring, we focus on celebrating progress and maintaining long-term success.

Real-Life Examples of HRT

• Trichotillomania (Hair-Pulling):You might practice wearing a hat or headband during high-risk times, like while watching TV or reading, to create a physical barrier and reduce the urge to pull.
• Skin-Picking (Excoriation Disorder): You could practice wearing bandages or using textured objects to touch instead of picking, reducing skin damage over time.
• Nail-Biting: You may be guided to bring your hands to your lap or engage in a competing activity like squeezing a stress ball when the urge arises.

Why Choose HRT with Us?

• Supportive Environment: We provide a safe and non-judgmental space to explore your habits and develop effective strategies for change.
• Compassionate Approach: We understand how distressing and isolating these behaviors can feel. Our goal is to help you feel heard, supported, and empowered.
• Personalized Treatment Plans: HRT is tailored to your specific needs, ensuring that the strategies we develop together are practical and effective.