Are you or a loved one battling clutter and hoarding disorder? The updated Second Edition of "Buried in Treasures" offers a comprehensive and scientifically backed program to help you reclaim control over your life and home. This essential resource, published by Oxford University Press USA, provides practical strategies for those struggling with hoarding behaviors, from excessive acquiring to difficulty discarding items.

This insightful book delves deeply into the symptoms and causes of hoarding disorder, presenting an effective step-by-step approach designed by leading experts in the field. You will learn how to re-evaluate your attachments to possessions and confront the emotional barriers preventing you from decluttering your space. With engaging self-assessments and skill-building challenges, readers are guided on their journey towards a more organized and fulfilling lifestyle.

Whether you are seeking help for yourself or looking for ways to support a family member, "Buried in Treasures" offers valuable knowledge and actionable techniques. Don’t let clutter dictate your life - empower yourself with the guidance in this book and start making meaningful changes today!

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ISBN: 9780199329250 | Year: 2013 | Condition: BRAND NEW

NOTE: Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780199329250
Year: 2013
Publisher: Oxford University Press USA


Description:
While 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 practitioners who are leaders in studying and treating hoarding disorder, this book outlines a program of skill-building, learning to think about possessions in a different way, and gradual challenges to help people manage their
clutter and their lives. It also provides useful information for family and friends of people who hoard, as they struggle to understand and help.Discover the reasons for your problems
with acquiring, saving, and hoarding, and learn new ways of thinking about your possessions so you can decide what you really need and what you can do without. Learn to identify the "bad guys" that cause and maintain your hoarding behavior and meet the "good guys" who can help motivate you and put you on the path to change. Useful self-assessments will help you dete