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Hoarding in Grundy County

Hoarding in Grundy County. What We Know N ow . “Caged by Clutter” Group. Hoarding as secondary issue Some referrals from GCHA Currently 8 enrolled in group—severity varies. Individual Therapy Sessions. Willingness to allow us in their home varies

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Hoarding in Grundy County

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  1. Hoarding in Grundy County What We Know Now

  2. “Caged by Clutter” Group • Hoarding as secondary issue • Some referrals from GCHA • Currently 8 enrolled in group—severity varies Individual Therapy Sessions • Willingness to allow us in their home varies • Physical/ emotional reactions to stress of sorting/ discarding evident

  3. FINDINGS—IT’S A SENSITIVE ISSUE!!! • Experience of sorting/ discarding very stressful • Understanding what it means to be stigmatized and labeled as a “hoarder” • Often co-occurring with other mental health disorders • Feelings of embarrassment, sadness, discomfort, isolation, shame, and being overwhelmed

  4. TIP OF THE ICEBERG? • Reports of 1-2% of the population with significant hoarding • Help for families or neighbors • How do we help those with other needs such as dumpsters, movers, alternate living arrangements, and financial limitations

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