Hoarding disorder is the excessive saving of objects and difficulty parting with them to a point that clutter in the home interferes with one's ability to use rooms and furnishings for their intended purpose. Hoarding: What Everyone Needs to Know demystifies this complex problem, what it looks like and why it may develop, and how it can be treated.
Compulsive hoarding and acquiring is more prevalent than many realize, often going undiagnosed due to shame or the belief that it isn't a serious issue. Approximately two percent of the U.S. population struggles with this condition, which can be emotionally draining and dangerous. This manual, crafted by the developers of a groundbreaking treatment, presents the first empirically supported CBT program specifically for compulsive hoarding and acquiring. It equips clinicians with essential knowledge and proven tools to assist clients in overcoming their compulsive behaviors. The guide teaches individuals to identify cognitive distortions and employs both imagined and real exposures to develop necessary management skills. Treatment includes home visits and consultations with additional professionals when needed. Homework exercises involve behavioral experiments to challenge beliefs about possessions, creating organization plans, and sorting items room-by-room. This therapist guide, meant to complement the corresponding workbook, features numerous assessment and intervention forms, case examples, and strategies for addressing challenges. Representing the gold standard of behavioral healthcare interventions, the Treatments That Work TM series is rigorously tested and backed by extensive research, ensuring clinicians provide the most effective care available.
Provides information on body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), a relatively common and sometimes debilitating disorder in which sufferers are obsessed with perceived appearance flaws. This book describes BDD and includes a quick self-assessment questionnaire. It also provides information and recommendations on how to effectively treat BDD.