Tag Archives: chronic disorganization
How to Help People Declutter Who Have Symptoms of Trauma
As most of you know, I worked in mental health for many years working with vulnerable people (mostly women) but I also worked with men in the early years. When I think of the individuals I worked with, most of … Continue reading
How a clean space can lead to a clear mind?
As I work on decluttering and downsizing my home I am noticing how having less stuff means so much more open space. My home is looking so much bigger. Who knew? Right? I feel like I have so much more … Continue reading
Getting Help To Declutter When You Have PTSD
If you have had a lot of trauma in your life, then you will want to have a Professional Organizer/Mental Health/Support Worker/Family Member who has knowledge and experience working within a Trauma Informed Approach. It is important to have positive … Continue reading
Arts and Crafts and Hobbies – Oh My!
Need some inspiration to start to organize your arts and crafts supplies? Check out these great tips! Continue reading
Barriers to Clearing the Clutter? There are Solutions!
BARRIERS Making Decisions – How are you at making decisions? Difficulty or avoidance about making decisions can be a real barrier to clearing the clutter. What do you think of this expression? “Clutter is just Deferred Decision Making”. It … Continue reading
How To Deal With Clutter When You Have An ADHD Brain?
Working with someone who has ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyper Activity Disorder), can really add an additional layer of difficulty when helping someone to declutter and organize. An individual with ADHD may have difficulties and challenges that cannot be seen so … Continue reading
How to Help Your Loved One who has Hoarding Disorder? Part 1
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 has hoarding … Continue reading
How to Help your Family Member who has Hoarding Disorder
Do you have a family member who is struggling with hoarding? Have you tried to help them only to be left feeling frustrated and feeling angry with each other? This is certainly a huge challenge that I am sure would … Continue reading
The Connection between Mental Health and Chronic Disorganization
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
Is there a link between physical and emotional clutter?
Declutter Your Life and Mind. This is a talk/workshop I am doing on March 21, 2018 at a local library. One of the areas I will be talking about is the connection between physical and emotional clutter. How do … Continue reading