- 144 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
If you are living with, are close to, or are yourself someone who is hoarding, you'll know that the disorder goes far deeper than most people realise, affecting the whole family and presenting huge challenges to the physical, mental, emotional and even financial wellbeing of anyone involved. Jo Cooke is Director of one of the UK's leading support services for people affected by hoarding and clutter, and has written this sensitive and empathetic book to help anyone experiencing hoarding difficulties. She gives insight into Hoarding Disorder - explaining what it is and, importantly, what it isn't - and what may trigger hoarding. There are strategies for how to assess the scale of situation and lay the groundwork to address it, and insights into who can help and how they can do it. An 8 step-plan gives practical steps to tackle the hoarding, supported by suggestions for what to do with the 'stuff', and advice on safeguarding - as well as techniques to support the hoarder as they attempt to stay clutter-free. There is space in the book for individuals and their own stories of hoarding, giving an empowering voice to people affected by the condition, and replacing the morbid curiosity that often accompanies it. With plenty of information on resources and therapies that can help, this is a warm and hugely practical guide that can only help anyone affected in any way by hoarding.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Understanding Hoarding
- Series
- Title
- Dedication
- Contents
- Acknowledgements
- Note: for people who hoard, their families and friends
- Introduction
- 1 What is hoarding disorder?
- 2 Why do people hoard?
- 3 Seeing the problem: learning to visualize clutter
- 4 Decluttering techniques and tips
- 5 How to help someone who hoards
- 6 Sustainability – keeping it clear
- 7 Where does my stuff go?
- 8 Next steps in understanding hoarding
- 9 Helpful therapies
- 10 The professionals’ perspective
- 11 The voice of the hoarder
- Useful addresses
- Further reading
- Copyright