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How to Know if it’s OCD or OCPD?
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
Help for Hoarders Facing Eviction – What can you do?
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
Posted in Clutter, Hoarding Crisis Tagged chronic disorganization, Clutter Support Groups, facing eviction, hoarding, hoarding crisis, home 8 Comments
Six Stages of Change
“Stepping onto a brand-new path is difficult, but not more difficult than remaining in a situation, which is not nurturing to the whole woman.” ― Maya Angelou I recently had the honour of visiting the Clutter Clearers Peer Support Group, a … Continue reading
Huge Improvements in Their Homes
The participants were asked to complete a self-assessment at the beginning of the Clearing Clutter Support Group and then again at the end. These assessments asked participants to rate themselves in 3 general categories: Clutter, Difficulty Discarding and Acquiring. The bar … Continue reading
Posted in De-Clutter Your Life, goal setting, Inspiration, Organizing Tagged chronic disorganization, clutter, Clutter Support Groups, hoarding 4 Comments
Clearing Clutter Support Group – Week 6
Wow, we are on the home stretch now – Week 6 Woohoo!! We have had really consistent attendance in this group. It is small which is nice, about 8 participants and one member was off sick this week. We really … Continue reading
Clearing Clutter Support Group Week 3
Week 3 is fun!! Participants are starting to get into the swing of things and are starting to develop some awareness around their acquiring behaviours and their thought processes. They are also starting to develop some trust with each other. … Continue reading
Clearing Clutter Support Group – Week 2
Week 2 will tell us which participants are really committed to the group. We had one person drop out and another did not call or show up. However, we had two new people as well. One a previous group member … Continue reading
Help for Firefighters and First Responders
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
Posted in Clutter, families, hoarding, Hoarding Crisis Tagged chronic disorganization, clutter, families, hoarding 2 Comments
Is Clutter Sneaking Into Your Home?
Clutter is insidious. It sneaks in often without our permission. Have you found yourself stopping at Value Village, the Dollar Store or maybe your favourite Shoe Store after a hard day? Do you pick things up on the side of … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized Tagged chronic disorganization, clutter, decluttering, hoarding, home 7 Comments
De-Cluttering Your Life Workshop
This talk is part of the Healthy Living Educational Series. There is no cost (donations are welcome) De-Cluttering Your Life at Family Service Thames Valley – Tuesday, February 11, 2014 from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. 125 Woodward Ave., London, ON … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized Tagged chronic disorganization, clutter, De-Cluttering Your Life, goal setting, hoarding, organizing 2 Comments