Local Groups

[ShedTheShameParticipant]

I think it’d be an amazing thing for you to set up a local self-help group, Paul Pippofan1 :!: You know what they say in AA: “Give it away to keep it.” If you help someone else, you will be helped

I took a Buried in Treasures workshop in Southern California. A local senior center runs it. I believe they get some funding from the city, and there’s a nominal charge for attendees.

This particular senior center also offers on-going, bi-monthly support sessions for those who complete the workshop. The support sessions are free of charge. Recently I went to the support session to share more about the presentation I gave at an annual hoarding conference. They were very warm and receptive

At their next session, a guest speaker will share information on how to practice mindfulness.

A free Facilitator Guide for Buried in Treasures workshops is available and gives step-by-step instructions on how to set up and run the workshop.

More information can be found here https://mutual-support.com/the_buried_in_treasures_workshop” class=”bbcode_url”>https://mutual-support.com/the_buried_in_treasures_workshop

Please keep us posted on how things progress. I hope others will be motivated by your actions to start a self-help group in their own community

[Paul Pippofan1]

Hello ShedTheShame; thank you for your positive feedback and also for the link to Buried in Treasures. I have just been reading through the link, and I am truly amazed at hoarding is a global problem. For some reason, I had always thought it was a British problem.

While I was going through my own problem, I suggested to the housing manager that had been involved in my case that I could turn my experience to good use to help others. He said that that would be a great thing to be involved. 10 weeks on from my clearance (which I had requested, after making somewhat piffling attempts to do it myself), I am continuing to fight the temptation to buy things I neither need or want. I’ve recently replaced the suite, the bed, the facilities and the heating system (with various teams of tradesmen). The house still has problems, but I feel as though am getting there, along with the help of some really good friends. I find, most of all, now that the house is clear of clutter, my mind is clear, too. I’m continuing to receive medication and counselling for depression. I feel as though I am getting stronger daily, and would love to give someone else the opportunity to start again.

[ShedTheShameParticipant]

Paul Pippofan1 wrote:

I am truly amazed at hoarding is a global problem. For some reason, I had always thought it was a British problem.

Hoarding Disorder doesn’t discriminate

[OddsocksParticipant]

Great offer!

Hoarding UK https://www.hoardinguk.org/” class=”bbcode_url”>https://www.hoardinguk.org/

They say they have funding to help start groups? https://www.hoardinguk.org/start-a-hoarding-support-group-near-you/” class=”bbcode_url”>https://www.hoardinguk.org/start-a-hoarding-support-group-near-you/ There is also a listing of support groups (select ‘support’) so you could try contacting them for info too.

[Paul Pippofan1]

Thanks for that.

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