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Author: Christiana Bratiotis (Post-doctoral fellow, Post-doctoral fellow, Boston University School of Social Work, Boston, MA) ,
Cristina Sorrentino Schmalisch (Psychotherapist, Psychotherapist, Lydian Center for Innovative Medicine, Cambridge, MA) ,
Gail Steketee (Dean and Professor, Dean and Professor, Boston University School of Social Work, Boston, MA)
Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc
Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc
Dimensions:
Width: 23.10cm
, Height: 1.50cm
, Length: 15.50cm
Weight: 0.386kg
ISBN: 9780195385519
ISBN 10: 0195385519
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 23 June 2011
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Reviews
<br> This is a great handbook in the true sense of the word. For organizers, it will significantly contribute to their professional development and result in a higher quality of service to their hoarding clients. --Judith Kolberg, Founder, National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization <br><p><br> As experts in the field of hoarding, the authors' extensive experience working with a broad range of agencies are reflected in the detailed and constructive case illustrations, provision of assessment tools and other resources, and specific techniques for real-world application. A wealth of information is presented with great clarity and accessibility; this handbook promises to be a highly valuable and utilized resource. --Jordana Muroff, PhD, Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice, Boston University School of Social Work <br><p><br> This is a 'must read' for human service professionals working with clients who hoard. The authors provide the reader with a clear and concise understanding of hoarding and its impact on individuals, families, and communities, then walk the reader step-by-step through specific ways that various service professionals can help. --David F. Tolin, PhD, ABPP, coauthor, Buried in Treasures: Help for Compulsive Acquiring, Saving, and Hoarding<br><p><br> This thoughtful and comprehensive book is certain to appear on the desk of every professional, from elder service worker to fire official, and become the go-to resource for service personnel looking for ways to deal with this devastating problem. --Michael A. Tompkins, PhD, San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy and Assistant Clinical Professor, University of California, Berkeley <br><p><br>
<br> This is a great handbook in the true sense of the word. For organizers, it will significantly contribute to their professional development and result in a higher quality of service to their hoarding clients. --Judith Kolberg, Founder, National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization <br><p><br> As experts in the field of hoarding, the authors' extensive experience working with a broad range of agencies are reflected in the detailed and constructive case illustrations, provision of assessment tools and other resources, and specific techniques for real-world application. A wealth of information is presented with great clarity and accessibility; this handbook promises to be a highly valuable and utilized resource. --Jordana Muroff, PhD, Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice, Boston University School of Social Work <br><p><br> This is a 'must read' for human service professionals working with clients who hoard. The authors provide the reader with a clear and concise understanding
Author Information
Christiana Bratiotis, PhD, is a post-doctoral fellow at the Boston University School of Social Work. Cristina Sorrentino Schmalisch, PhD, is a psychotherapist in private practice at the Lydian Center for Innovative Medicine and a staff therapist at Hope Psychological Services. Gail Steketee, PhD, is Dean and Professor at the Boston University School of Social Work.
