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AMA: Hoarding–10 Reasons to Keep the Things and the Response that May Change the Conversation

Ten reasons to keep our things, or maybe it's one hundred! We save because of values and we move past resistance by changing our conversation. Have a question about hoarding? ...
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3 Reasons Why It Feels Scary Letting Go of That

We all tend to acquire things and then hold on to them; letting go is difficult! Some of us have a greater tolerance for the amount of clutter in our ...
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3 Things to Look for in a Hoarding Disorder Therapist

The decision to enter therapy for any disorder is a significant one. Yet, many looking for a hoarding disorder therapist have already struggled with shame and embarrassment and possibly even ...
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Collecting, Clutter, and Hoarding: How the Difference May Impact Your Mental Health

Learn the key differences between hoarding, clutter, and collecting. Recognize the warning signs that indicate the need to seek help for hoarding disorder. It can be challenging to know whether ...
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AMA Hoarding: 1 Challenging Question and the Answer You’re Going to Hate

One of the most enjoyable parts of advocacy work is offering website visitors the opportunity to ask me anything about hoarding. Most of the questions submitted come from family members ...
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Hybrid Hoarding Disorder Treatment Training Coming Soon!

Lightening the Load Counseling is pleased to offer an upcoming CE training on Monday, October 6, 2025, in Puyallup and online. This 6.0-hour continuing education training, "Clinical Treatment for Hoarding ...
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AMA: Hoarding–10 Reasons to Keep the Things and the Response that May Change the Conversation

Ten reasons to keep our things, or maybe it's one hundred! We save because of values and we move past resistance by changing our conversation. Have a question about hoarding? ...
READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
3 Reasons Why It Feels Scary Letting Go of That Causes for Hoarding Disorder lightening the load washington state

3 Reasons Why It Feels Scary Letting Go of That

We all tend to acquire things and then hold on to them; letting go is difficult! Some of us have a greater tolerance for the amount of clutter in our ...
READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
hoarding disorder therapist - don't be afraid to interview a potential therapist. Hoarding Disorder Therapy and Mental Health - Hoarding Treatment - Lightening the Load Washington State

3 Things to Look for in a Hoarding Disorder Therapist

The decision to enter therapy for any disorder is a significant one. Yet, many looking for a hoarding disorder therapist have already struggled with shame and embarrassment and possibly even ...
READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
hoarding and mental health clutter - hoarding disorder therapist lightening the load washington state

Collecting, Clutter, and Hoarding: How the Difference May Impact Your Mental Health

Learn the key differences between hoarding, clutter, and collecting. Recognize the warning signs that indicate the need to seek help for hoarding disorder. It can be challenging to know whether ...
READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
hoarding, clutter, hoarding disorder therapy and mental health lightening the load

AMA Hoarding: 1 Challenging Question and the Answer You’re Going to Hate

One of the most enjoyable parts of advocacy work is offering website visitors the opportunity to ask me anything about hoarding. Most of the questions submitted come from family members ...
READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Promotional Image for upcoming hybrid training Puyallup and Online on Clinical Treatment of Hoarding Disorder: Seeing Past the Clutter hoarding disorder therapy and mental health

Hybrid Hoarding Disorder Treatment Training Coming Soon!

Lightening the Load Counseling is pleased to offer an upcoming CE training on Monday, October 6, 2025, in Puyallup and online. This 6.0-hour continuing education training, "Clinical Treatment for Hoarding ...
READ THE FULL ARTICLE »