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Habit Reversal Treatment Manual for Tic Disorders

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Tic Disorders, Trichotillomania, and Other Repetitive Behavior Disorders

3.6 Conclusions

As you can see, habit reversal is a relatively uncomplicated procedure. However, like all clinical work it requires a good deal of flexibility in its implementation. Though success can never be guaranteed, research suggests that by following the procedures outlined in this protocol, the client should experience a significant reduction in symptoms that are maintained at rather lengthy follow-up periods.

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Woods, D.W. (2001). Habit Reversal Treatment Manual for Tic Disorders. In: Woods, D.W., Miltenberger, R.G. (eds) Tic Disorders, Trichotillomania, and Other Repetitive Behavior Disorders. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-45944-8_6

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