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My birthday…but a wish for you

Some of you have asked about my mom from time to time, and since our story is very public, I like to share occasionally. Stopped by Mom's apartment in the ...
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TEDx does Hoarding by Yours Truly

I'm so excited to share this with you. Tedx has been one of the most amazing experiences I've had! I know it's been a while since I've posted. Forgive me! ...
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Do I Matter?

That old question came back to me today: Do I matter? Why am I here? Is there a reason for this life of mine? It's not a question rooted in ...
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Film Review: CLUTTER

Clutter-Film by Paul Marcarelli, Diane Crespo (director) I was fortunate to get the opportunity to attend the world premiere of Paul Marcarelli's new film, Clutter. Here's my review of the ...
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Embracing a New Perspective

It's been a while since I've posted on here  Today, I thought that it might be helpful to share a bit of what's going on in my life. Fortunately, it's ...
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Embracing A New Perspective

An Open Letter to Mental Health Providers

To Whom It May Concern: Recently, it has come to my attention that many of you have been contacted or seen a patient whose parent is a hoarder. Shockingly, I ...
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open letter mental health providers

Won’t I Lose the Memories?

Walking through my home, I look around and survey the displayed items. Penguin salt and pepper shakers that I display each winter becuase my husband is fond of penguins. Photos ...
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Montana “Save the Date”

You might think you've encountered every situation in your practice, but nothing could prepare you for a client who confesses, “I think I have a hoarding problem.” This revelation can ...
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Whose Problem is it Anyway?

 One of the most challenging aspects of having a family member or other loved one who hoards is that they often don't see their relationship with their things and the ...
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Celebrating!

I just wanted to take a brief pause to stop and celebrate the reach of the Parents Who Hoard guided workbook that I released in May. To date, more than ...
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Milestone: 50 Downloads!

Thank you to each and every one of the amazing people who have helped share the word about the FREE! downloadable workbook I created. I released it online back in ...
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Vlog: Invitation for Children’s Providers to Collaborate

https://youtu.be/FHofHmqExds An invitation to connect and collaborate with medical providers, social service providers, and others working with children to build education and advocacy pieces around the impact of parental hoarding ...
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