The Stop Picking 4-Step Program
A science-based approach to managing Excoriation (Skin Picking) Disorder
Build Awareness
Understanding your patterns is the first step to change. Track when, where, and why episodes occur to identify your unique triggers.
Track episodes and resistance moments
Identify emotional and environmental triggers
Recognize early warning signs
Monitor intensity and duration patterns
Learn Strategies
Access evidence-based coping techniques tailored to SP. Find what works for you through experimentation and practice.
Habit Reversal Training techniques
Cognitive behavioral strategies
Physical and sensory substitutions
Mindfulness and grounding exercises
Practice & Refine
Test different strategies in real situations. Track what works and refine your personal toolkit based on effectiveness data.
Rate strategy effectiveness (1-5 scale)
Build your favorites library
Track success rates over time
Adjust based on what works for you
Track Progress
Set meaningful goals and celebrate your wins. Recovery isn't linear, but progress tracking helps you see how far you've come.
Set personalized recovery goals
Monitor progress with visual insights
Celebrate milestones and achievements
Adjust goals as you grow
Evidence-Based Approach
Our program integrates proven therapeutic approaches recognized by mental health professionals: