Lifestyle & Wellness

Hoarding

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A Tale of Hoarding: Honor Thy Father & Mother

Several months ago, I met with a hoarder; I’ll call him Dr. F. An eighty-nine-year-old retired physician, he lives alone in a five-bedroom house, in which every room is...Read entire article »

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Hoarding

Hoarding is a compulsive behavior characterized by a person’s collecting and saving items, leading to an accumulation of physical objects which impacts that person’s life, and oftentimes, the lives...Read entire article »

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Introduction to Hoarding

The Introduction to Hoarding module is designed to acquaint you with hoarding through the stories of Clark, married to a hoarder for fifty years, and Sam, an eighty-five-year-old hoarder whose...Read entire article »

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Hoarding 101

Hoarding 101 describes what causes hoarding and how prevalent it is, along with a profile of hoarders and the typical items they collect.    The file is in a...Read entire article »

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Hoarding from the Inside Out

Hoarding from the Inside Out describes the thought processes that drive hoarders to collect and see value in common objects and helps you experience hoarding through the eyes of...Read entire article »

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Hoarding: When and How to Intervene

When and How to Intervene describes an intervention protocol and presents important guidelines to use when working with hoarders.    The file is in a pdf format. You will need...Read entire article »