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Saturday, February 16, 2013

Collector Care Goes Charlie Chaplin Style - Organizing Fun

Hello Collectors! If you know me, you know I have a sense of humor. I have collaborated with some talent and we came up with this video. Do you ever feel like you are always searching for items in clutter? You are not alone. At Collector Care, we understand!

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Thursday, February 14, 2013

Shout Out To The Institute For Challenging Disorganization

I am very proud to be a member of and want to continue my education with the ICD. This is an institute that I hold dear to my heart.

The ICD offers a variety of resources to help both people who are challenged by chronic disorganization and the professionals who work with them.

To learn more about the ICD or become a subscriber please click here.

What is challenging disorganization?

The term challenging disorganization describes disorganization that poses a problem for an individual. For many people challenging disorganization may be a lifelong problem. But for others, it may be a problem brought on by circumstances. The Institute for Challenging Disorganization provides strategies to help anyone who is challenged by disorganization.

Rachel Seavey and Heidi Shulz
Creator of Clutter Hoarding Scale

Prior to 2011, the ICD was known as the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization. The term "challenging disorganization" was selected to replace "chronic disorganization" because it was seen as less clinical sounding, less confusing, more inclusive and more hopeful. For more information on how the name change came about, see the Name Change FAQ page.

The Code of Ethics provides guidelines for professionals and also helps potential clients know what to expect of an ethical organizer.
The Useful Links section provides links to outside organizations that offer information and assistance to chronically disorganized people.
The ICD Clutter-Hoarding Scale is a free assessment tool to help professional organizers and related professionals evaluate the health and safety aspect of clutter/hoarding situations.
The FAQs section provides answers to questions the public might have about chronic disorganization and the ICD.
The ICD is involved in collaborative research projects relating to chronic disorganization. The Research Projects section describes that work.

Rachel Seavey and Val Sgro
Current ICD President

I am so excited to be attending their 2013 Annual Conference!

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Dr. Kathleen Crombie - Buried In Treasures Workshop 2013

Is clutter getting in the way of how you want to live your life?

Are you feeling overwhelmed with too many possessions?

Are you embarrassed to have people over?

Sign up today for a "Buried in Treasures" Workshop in San Francisco Bay Area

When and Where

Tuesdays from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM PST starting February 5, 2013 for 15 weeks
286 Santa Clara Ave Oakland, CA 94610
OR
Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM PST starting February 7, 2013 for 15 weeks
700 Ygnacio Valley Blvd., Suite 320 Walnut Creek, CA 94596
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Contact

Kathleen Crombie, M.A., M.Ed. Counselor & Professional Organizer
Summit Center
510-390-8187
kathleencrombie@summitcenter.us

Many people struggle with clutter. The causes of excess clutter are unique to each person and common among bright, creative people. We are excited to offer a low cost and proven method to learn skills to gain back the control you crave. Based on the book "Buried in Treasures" the 15 week workshop presents step-by-step, practical solutions to improve your relationship with stuff. Join us for this unique action-oriented workshop based on proven cognitive-behavioral techniques. Each week there will be homework of readings and exercises to complete along with setting reasonable goals. A maintenance group will be offered at the conclusion for all participants. The workshop is limited to 10 participants at each site.
Chose the location or day that works for you and make the commitment to change today! The "Buried in Treasures" workshop will be held:

Tuesdays from 7:30-8:30 pm starting February 5 Grand-Lake district of Oakland, CA
Thursdays, 6:00-7:00 pm starting February 7 in Walnut Creek, CA

The fee is less than $40 per meeting if you take advantage of the early registration fee. Payment must be made for the entire 15 weeks to secure a spot in the workshop. BONUS: Included in the fee for all early registrants is a copy of the required book "Buried in Treasures: Help for Compulsive Acquiring, Saving, and Hoarding" by David F. Tolin, Randy O. Frost and Gail Steketee.

Make this the year you create a more organized, functional home!

About Kathleen Crombie

With over 18 years of mental health counseling experience and 4 years as a professional organizer, Kathleen brings a unique blend of skills and compassion to help with clutter issues. She is an experienced group facilitator with a focus on practical solutions. Kathleen is also an active member of the San Francisco Mental Health Hoarding Task Force, a member of American Psychological Association, California Association for the Gifted, Institute of Challenging Disorganization and National Association for Professional Organizers.

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Rachel Seavey, Professional Organizer
I am located in Pleasanton Ca, and serve the San Francisco Bay Area.
I specialize in Hoarding Disorder, Chronic Disorganization and helping the overwhelmed with clutter. I love what I do, and I provide realistic expectations and timelines. Don't suffer in chaos any more. Every breath is a new beginning! Please visit my site at www.collectorcare.com
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Thursday, January 10, 2013

Collector Care Book Review: Digging Out By Dr. Michael Tompkins

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In Digging Out, you will find a complete guide to helping your loved one with a hoarding problem live safely and comfortably in his or her home or apartment. Included are realistic harm reduction strategies that you can use to help your loved one manage health and safety hazards, avoid eviction, and motivate him or her to make long-term lifestyle changes. You'll learn how to handle a mate or spouse with a hoarding problem, identify and work through special considerations that may arise when the person who hoards is frail and elderly, and receive guidance for healing strained relationships between people who hoard and their friends and family. Take heart. With this book as a guide, you can help your loved one live more comfortably and safely, salvage your damaged relationship, and restore your peace of mind.

Five reasons why you should read this book

"The goal is pragmatic: to manage the hoarding problem over time so that your loved one can live safely and comfortably at home." Page 10.
Chapter 2 : Harm Reduction. "An alternative approach to the problem of compulsive hoarding that recognizes the realities of the condition while offering hope to you and your loved one".
"Assessing Insight and Motivation". Page 83. Gently assess your loved ones condition with handy lists provide inside the book such as this one.
"Checklist: Preparing to Clear Target Areas". Page 130. This is a great way to begin a large project, you might even want to copy this page and keep it handy for everyone working.
Chapter 10 : "When the Landlord Knocks and Other Terrors". This book does an amazing job of providing solutions and resources that will really help your loved one.

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Collector Care - Dogs love us! Professional organizers and pet lovers in the Bay Area!