A Pragmatic Approach to Chronic Disorganisation and Hoarding
Using the DESIRE Method
Published on 19. December 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-1-83997-902-6 (ISBN)
Description
An estimated 1 in every 40 adults has experienced problematic hoarding, yet there are few resources dedicated to understanding and supporting people with Hoarding Disorder.
This book gives practitioners much-needed practical guidance on how to help those affected by extreme clutter, chronic disorganisation, and hoarding. Encouraging a person-centred approach and featuring case studies throughout, it introduces the DESIRE method, incorporating research, evidence-based therapies, and strategies for appraising hoarding situations and deciding on the best course of action. Through understanding individual cases, co-morbid health conditions, vulnerabilities, cognitive functioning, and the home environment, this book offers a blueprint of practical techniques for helping individuals to make sustained change and lead healthier lives.
This book gives practitioners much-needed practical guidance on how to help those affected by extreme clutter, chronic disorganisation, and hoarding. Encouraging a person-centred approach and featuring case studies throughout, it introduces the DESIRE method, incorporating research, evidence-based therapies, and strategies for appraising hoarding situations and deciding on the best course of action. Through understanding individual cases, co-morbid health conditions, vulnerabilities, cognitive functioning, and the home environment, this book offers a blueprint of practical techniques for helping individuals to make sustained change and lead healthier lives.
Reviews / Votes
This book is a very comprehensive guide and practical resource for not only hoarding practitioners, but also family and friends. Easy to read, packed with some valuable and meaningful tips and full of useful information in one place. A very insightful read. -- Jo Cooke, Hoarding Disorders UK A truly groundbreaking journey along the most comprehensive roadmap of hoarding I have come across in my practice. This engrossing read offers relevance and resonance, filling a long-standing gap in the evidence base on compassionate approaches to hoarding. A beautifully crafted portrait of how we relate to our possessions, this will undoubtedly become a crucial literary companion for anyone looking to expand their knowledge and understanding of hoarding behaviours. -- Kayley Hyman, Founder of Holistic HoardingMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
8 b&w figures
Dimensions
Height: 152 mm
Width: 229 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
304 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83997-902-6 (9781839979026)
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E-Book
12/2024
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
€28.99
Available for download
Persons
Linda Fay is the Founding Director of Hoarding Academy helping people affected by hoarding disorder and other conditions that result in extreme clutter and disorganisation. Hoarding Academy provides a certified learning pathway for professional practice in hoarding disorder. Linda is the first UK hoarding practitioner to hold Specialist Certificates in Chronic Disorganisation and Hoarding Disorder from the Institute of Challenging Disorganisation, USA.