Books/DVDs & Reviews

Buried in Treasures: Help for Compulsive Acquiring, Saving, and Hoarding
Written to the person with hoarding issues, but with plenty of side-bars written to concerned friends and family. The techniques and steps in this book have evolved from on-going studies the three psychologists/authors have conducted and provides the reader with insight into the mind of the person who hoards, and hopefully, understanding and compassion around this issue.

Digging Out: Helping Your Loved One Manage Clutter, Hoarding, and Compulsive Acquiring
This book is for the concerned and frustrated friends and family members of people who do not fully accept the magnitude of their hoarding problem and refuse help from others. If you have a friend or loved one with a hoarding problem and are seeking a way to guide him or her to a healthier, safer way of life, this book is for you.

Compulsive Hoarding and Acquiring: Workbook (C Ttw T Treatments That Work)
This book represents more than a decade of research and practice to understand hoarding and develop an effective treatment program that address its many components. The workbook teaches people how to minimize the negative effect clutter has on their lives and helps people get used to the idea of sorting, organizing, and gradually removing their unwanted possessions. This book will also help people to recognize errors in their thinking and modify their thoughts and beliefs to more accurately reflect the value of their belongings. Worksheets for developing a personal organization plan and determining categories for filing are also included in this interactive, easy-to-use workbook.