This presentation will explore how cognitive distortions may be inhibiting the decluttering process. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Exposure Response Prevention are the two primary treatment modalities when working with hoarding behaviors. These two therapeutic approaches will be discussed. Aftercare maintenance and time for Q & A will be allotted.
7th February 2015 8:05 pm
According to the Mayo Clinic, Hoarding is defined as “The excessive collection of items, along with the inability to discard them. Hoarding often creates such cramped living conditions that homes may be filled to capacity, with only narrow pathways winding through stacks of clutter.
8:03 pm
In a column last fall, I announced my intention to rid my home and myself of a half-century of accumulated ”stuff” – everything from papers, books, clothing and shoes to packaging material and shopping bags. I’m happy to report significant progress.
8:02 pm
Yesterday I had change thrust upon me. It was while getting a haircut. I have been wearing my hair short for some time but wasn’t prepared for how short my hairstylist decided to cut it during yesterday’s appointment.
January 20, 2015
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OCD Sacramento Foundation
The Hoarder in You: How to Live a Happier, Healthier, Uncluttered Life is featured as a book to help those with Hoarding Disorder reclaim their lives. www.GettingOrganizedMagazine.com
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