Description
Book SynopsisWhile most people find it relatively easy to manage their possessions, some find it extremely difficult. If you have a problem resisting the urge to acquire and you find your home cluttered and filled to capacity with items many people would find useless and unnecessary, you may suffer from a condition known as hoarding disorder.Hoarding is a behavioral problem consisting of clutter, difficulty discarding items, and excessive buying or acquiring. Hoarding is often associated with significant reduction in quality of life, and in extreme cases, it can pose serious health risks. If you or a loved one has hoarding disorder, this book can help.This fully updated Second Edition of Buried in Treasures outlines a scientifically based, effective program for helping those with hoarding disorder dig their way out of the clutter and chaos of their homes. Written by scientists and practioners who are leaders in studying and treating hoarding disorder, this book outlines a program of skill-building,
Trade ReviewThis book is equally accessible to professionals and the lay public, with language that is clear and direct.
Table of Contents1 Introduction ; 2 What Is Hoarding? ; 3. Do I have a Problem with Hoarding? ; 4 Meet the Bad Guys ; 5 Meet the Good Guys: Strategies for Beating Hoarding ; 6 How Did This Happen? ; 7 Enhancing Motivation ; 8 Reducing Acquiring ; 9 Sorting/Discarding: Getting Ready ; 10 Sorting/Discarding: Let's Go! ; 11 Here Come the Bad Guys: Part 1. Motivation and Working Time ; 12 Here Come the Bad Guys: Part 2. Taking on Your Brain ; 13 Maintaining Your Success ; Index
