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.

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.

Reviews
An accessible guide that will prove helpful to many. * welldoing.org *



Book Information
ISBN 9781529375565
Author Jo Cooke
Format Paperback
Page Count 144
Imprint Sheldon Press
Publisher John Murray Press
Weight(grams) 150g
Dimensions(mm) 214mm * 134mm * 18mm