Understanding Hoarding

If you are living with, are close to, or are yourself someone who is hoarding, you'll knowthat the disorder goes far deeper than most people realise, affecting the whole family andpresenting huge challenges to the physical, mental, emotional and even financialwellbeing of anyone involved.Jo Cooke is Director of one of the UK's leading support services for people affected byhoarding and clutter, and has written this sensitive and empathetic book to help anyoneexperiencing hoarding difficulties. She gives insight into Hoarding Disorder - explainingwhat it is and, importantly, what it isn't - and what may trigger hoarding. There arestrategies 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 forwhat to do with the 'stuff', and advice on safeguarding - as well as techniques to supportthe hoarder as they attempt to stay clutter-free. There is space in the book for individualsand their own stories of hoarding, giving an empowering voice to people affected by thecondition, and replacing the morbid curiosity that often accompanies it.With plenty of information on resources and therapies that can help, this is a warm andhugely practical guide that can only help anyone affected in any way by hoarding.