Kid Hangouts
Kids with BFRBs don't have to feel alone.
Kid Hangouts are intended for ages 7-12.
First Tuesday of the month (with exceptions for holidays)
What if kids had a space to be themselves, BFRB and all?
Kid Hangouts were created by experts who know the struggle of being a kid with a BFRB.
Our peer coach fosters a space that allows kids to be themselves, and meet other kids with BFRBs.
A Peer Coach who gets it.
Barbara Lally has turned her BFRB into her purpose. From writing her memoir, The Trichster Diaries, to joining the HabitAware team as a peer coach, Barbara has helped countless others in the BFRB community reach new levels of self-love and self-acceptance with their BFRB. Barbara has lived with trichotillomania, the hair-pulling disorder, for twenty-two years and is an active user of the Keen2.
Barbara is a teacher turned certified professional coach, earning her certification through the University of Central Florida, as well as International Association of Professional Recovery Coaches.
"I purchased a bracelet for my son a while ago and wanted to reach out to say how much...I appreciate the community you've created. I did not know anything about BFRBs when I came here. The information you share makes this condition understandable and the kid hangout we attended was amazing. To see other kids just like him that have this challenge was extremely normalizing of something that may not seem so in everyday life. All of the participants were just beautiful! And the stories they shared were so helpful... Your team has made a huge impact on our lives." –Jodie
In a Kid Hangout you can expect:
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For the kids to introduce themselves with.
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To give the kids the opportunity to get to know each other.
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Having a BFRB is draining. Hangouts let kids just be!
Keen Bracelets aren't required, but they are recommended!
Body-focused repetitive behaviors take so much from a kid's childhood. Worries about people asking about their hair, skin, and nails, cause children to hold back in fear of rejection. That's why kids deserve to have a space where they can be certain they won't be rejected for their BFRB.
Kid Hangouts give kids a place to be themselves, BFRB and all. It shows the children that they can be loved and appreciated, even with a BFRB. It shows them that there are so many other cool and interesting kids out there, who have BFRBs just like them. It lets them know, through the Peer Coach, that BFRB management does get better.
Kid Hangouts shatter shame, fuel confidence, and let your kid know that they aren't alone.
Kid Hangouts will be recorded and shared to purchasers who can't attend, as long as we have the consent of all parents of the children attending.
Kid Hangouts are not a replacement for therapy or medical treatment. By continuing to engage with Kid Hangouts, you agree to acknowledging and agreeing to our medical disclaimer.