Tag Archives: Clutter Support Groups
Let’s Get Cozy with Hygge
It’s pronounced Hyoo-gah and it is a Danish word meaning Cozy. Did you know that in Denmark it rains about 179 days a year and the sun is a rare visitor? Apparently, the happiest of all people live there and … 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
Awareness and Letting Go
It can be hard to let go of our treasured belongings especially if we have collected a lot of stuff over many years. Maybe we have tried many times to do the work of downsizing only to feel that we … Continue reading
Peer Support Rocks!
The Clutter Clearers’ Peer Support Circle has been meeting now for five years. They are coming up to their anniversary in April 2018 and are planning to celebrate. Yes, Peer Support Rocks! They might have a party in someones home. … Continue reading
The Graduates of the Clearing Clutter Group – Week 8
Week 8 – Eight graduates finished strong today. Eight Weeks really flies by and from what the participants wrote on their evaluations they wish that this Clearing Clutter Support Group could be longer. Participants are usually invited to come back … Continue reading
Week 7 – Now What?
This is actually the second last week but participants are realizing that this group is coming to an end. They are starting to feel concerned that they will not have the same accountability when they are not attending the group. … Continue reading
Doing the Work of Decluttering- Week 6
By week 6 the participants are really getting it and doing the work of decluttering. They are talking about some subtle shifts happening in their lives and homes. Most participants in this session are living with others whether it is … Continue reading
Getting Motivated – Week 5
Getting Motivated and Staying Motivated is always a challenge and of course is never a straight line. Life is going to be up and down, good days and bad days, low energy at times, and slipping back is easy enough … Continue reading
Awareness and Letting Go – Week 4
Awareness and Letting Go. Yes, week 4 already and halfway through this session. You may recall from last week that participants were asked to bring in items that they were struggling to let go of. Participants who bring in items … Continue reading
Emotional Responses to Our Clutter – Week 3
When you think about your stuff what kinds of emotions come up? If you struggle somewhat with your stuff you may think of these negative emotions right away. They may include feelings of fear and anxiety, grief and loss, sadness, … Continue reading