Are you supporting a child who pulls out their eyelashes and aren’t sure how to talk about it without causing shame or distress? Supporting a child with trichotillomania (focusing on eyelash pulling) can feel overwhelming for parents, teachers, and therapists — especially when traditional “just stop” approaches don’t work and may actually increase anxiety. Children often struggle to explain why the behavior happens, and adults are left searching for gentle, effective ways to help. Our trauma-inf