Category Archives: Hoarding Crisis

The Great Stuff Transfer From Our Parents or Ancestors

Posted on February 2, 2025 by Kim

Not to be confused with “The Great Wealth Transfer” which is a totally different topic. I have been wanting to write this email/post in response to this article that was written on December 15, 2024 It is titled “Millennials are … Continue reading →

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How to Help Your Loved One to Declutter? Part 2

Posted on June 10, 2018 by Kim

What do you do when your loved one is not motivated to make changes to make their place safer and healthier? What will motivate them to want to make change? How can you help your loved one who is not motivated … Continue reading →

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How to Help Your Loved One to Declutter? Part 1

Posted on May 28, 2018 by Kim

What do you do when your loved one is not motivated to make changes to make their place safer and healthier?  What will motivate them to want to make change?  How can you help your loved one to declutter? It … Continue reading →

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The Hidden Link Between Mental Health and Chronic Disorganization

Posted on March 25, 2018 by Kim

What is the connection between Mental Health and Chronic Disorganization? It was once thought that OCD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, was the main issue with individuals who were living with “Hoarding Disorder” (which was deemed a Mental Health Illness in the DSM 1V … Continue reading →

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How to Know if it’s OCD or OCPD?

Posted on July 18, 2015 by Kim

There is a difference between OCD Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and OCPD Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder when we think about clutter challenges. There can be overlapping symptoms at times so it can be very confusing. It was once thought that OCD … Continue reading →

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Help for Hoarders Facing Eviction – What can you do?

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Kim

I am currently working with two women who are facing eviction.  The fact that they are aware that they could lose their housing can be a motivational factor.  Both of them have been homeless or have moved and lost most … Continue reading →

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Non-Acquiring Help Card for People Who Love Retail Therapy

Posted on January 31, 2015 by Kim

Retail Therapy? It is a real thing? Are you feeling like you need to cut down on your shopping?  Do you find yourself shopping to avoid uncomfortable feelings?  Have you noticed that you are bringing items home and then questioning … Continue reading →

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Help for Firefighters and First Responders

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Kim

Last week I had the pleasure of speaking to about fifty Firefighters in the County (Arva) with a co-worker and a Peer Support Worker (volunteer) about how we can work with people who have clutter and hoarding issues.  They said … Continue reading →

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