Certain things can clutter up our physical space and frequently that is what we focus on. Personally, physical clutter is anxiety producing for me. I can only tolerate so much for so long. Then I have to address it, both in my physical space and mental space. It\’s also important to consider how our minds […]
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The #madness needs to stop. I am utterly horrified that us #AKOPTH are pushed, \”encouraged\” or otherwise manipulated into thinking that WE MUST take in our #PTH Parents That Hoard. It is one thing to take in your “elderly parent” who actually willingly wants and appreciates the gesture and will not destroy our property and
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When you encounter a hoarding situation, do you know what to do? If you are working in a field such as real estate or home health or as a first responder, you may encounter hoarding situations frequently. If you are a professional that makes home visits, you may also come across these heavy content homes
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As we wander toward another Mother’s Day it is valuable to note that not everyone can easily grab a card off the rack. For some not much thought is needed, grab a pretty one with a relatively nice sentiment and pop it in the mail. Easy peasy. Others struggle to find a card that actually
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Are you wondering how to connect or be present with your clients? Many folks do work remotely, virtually and online. BUT if you are a person that hasn’t fully embraced that idea, now could be a good time to explore the different options that are available! Virtual Consultations: This allows you to reduce your travel
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When we are faced with the challenge of hoarding issues with our parents in particular, it is vital for our own health and well-being to establish boundaries. A few boundaries or questions to consider when we create boundaries are: ~ Where will you stay when you go for a visit? ~ What and where will
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As we move into the holidays, I know there is outside pressure, as well as *internal* pressure that we put on ourselves to spend time with the people we *should* spend time with. What many folks do not understand is that no matter how much “should” there is, it won’t make a difference for us.
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It is sad to learn that I am not the only recipient of misguided advice when it comes to dealing with our parents or people that hoard. Far too many people & entities are jumping on the bandwagon and telling family members what to do about their hoarding family members. The problem is that these
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One of the hardest aspects of hoarding that I see on a regular basis is how this problem erodes family relationships. The clutter takes over the space where one would normally entertain, so there is no room to sit in the living room or dining room. Often times it is impossible to cook a meal,
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Twice I planned to have one of those “in-home” parties at my house. We set a date. We talked about a menu and I was fully onboard with this. Then I got busy and forgot that I really needed to create a list of guests. I bailed and rescheduled the party. We got in touch
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