{"product_id":"understanding-hoarding-paperback","title":"Understanding Hoarding - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJo Cooke\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are living with, are close to, or are yourself someone who is hoarding, you'll know \u003cbr\u003ethat the disorder goes far deeper than most people realise, affecting the whole family and \u003cbr\u003epresenting huge challenges to the physical, mental, emotional and even financial \u003cbr\u003ewellbeing of anyone involved. \u003cbr\u003eJo Cooke is Director of one of the UK's leading support services for people affected by \u003cbr\u003ehoarding and clutter, and has written this sensitive and empathetic book to help anyone \u003cbr\u003eexperiencing hoarding difficulties. She gives insight into Hoarding Disorder - explaining \u003cbr\u003ewhat it is and, importantly, what it isn't - and what may trigger hoarding. There are \u003cbr\u003estrategies for how to assess the scale of situation and lay the groundwork to address it, \u003cbr\u003eand insights into who can help and how they can do it. \u003cbr\u003eAn 8 step-plan gives practical steps to tackle the hoarding, supported by suggestions for \u003cbr\u003ewhat to do with the 'stuff', and advice on safeguarding - as well as techniques to support \u003cbr\u003ethe hoarder as they attempt to stay clutter-free. There is space in the book for individuals \u003cbr\u003eand their own stories of hoarding, giving an empowering voice to people affected by the \u003cbr\u003econdition, and replacing the morbid curiosity that often accompanies it. \u003cbr\u003eWith plenty of information on resources and therapies that can help, this is a warm and \u003cbr\u003ehugely practical guide that can only help anyone affected in any way by hoarding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJo Cooke is is director of Hoarding Disorders UK and an accredited member of the \u003cbr\u003eAssociation of Professional Declutterers and Organisers (APDO). Her previous career \u003cbr\u003eincluded working for various charities and the Civil Service. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.4 x 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 28, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42699122704447,"sku":"9781529375565","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/89274dbd6a4c1de162e995f24997afed.webp?v=1765012548","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/understanding-hoarding-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}