In honor of the new year and a new website, I want to make an intention to utilize this blog to share some thoughts about the work that I do at Lotus Therapy.  2015 was a big year, with the publication of my first peer-reviewed article in the International Journal of Group Psychotherapy. In addition, I implemented an assessment tool--the Massachusetts General Hospital Hair-Pulling Scale (MGH-HPS) (revised)--so that those clients who are interested in reducing body-focused behaviors can have a tangible measure of their progress in therapy. The 39th Street Wellness office is full and thriving. 

2016 is shaping up to be a big year!  After 3 years of writing ups and downs I have a plan to submit a book proposal to a variety of publishers later this year. The working title is: A Tri-Phasic, Integrative Approach to Treatment for Hair-Pulling and Skin-Picking.  I am working with a writing coach through Write By Night and highly recommend them for those of you who might benefit from support in your writing endeavors, personal or professional.

My goal is to write a monthly blog, exploring some of the themes of my book, including the benefits of a tri-phasic, trauma-informed approach to BFRB treatment and the specific benefits of group, family and art therapy in BFRB treatment.

Signing off until February!