Understanding Hoarding
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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Understanding Hoarding
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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Understanding Hoarding

Understanding Hoarding

by Jo Cooke
Understanding Hoarding

Understanding Hoarding

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Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781529375565
Publisher: Hachette Mobius
Publication date: 09/28/2021
Pages: 224
Product dimensions: 5.30(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range: 10 - 18 Years

About the Author

Jo Cooke is is director of Hoarding Disorders UK and an accredited member of the
Association of Professional Declutterers and Organisers (APDO). Her previous career
included working for various charities and the Civil Service.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements ix

Note: for people who hoard, their families and friends x

Introduction xi

1 What is hoarding disorder? 1

2 Why do people hoard? 18

3 Seeing the problem: learning to visualize clutter 35

4 Decluttering techniques and tips 37

5 How to help someone who hoards 45

6 Sustainability - keeping it clear 59

7 Where does my stuff go? 65

8 Next steps in understanding hoarding 72

9 Helpful therapies 83

10 The professionals' perspective 100

11 The voice of the hoarder 112

Useful addresses 120

Further reading 125

Index 126

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