Messie-Syndrom und Pathologisches Horten – Das Praxisbuch (Leben Lernen, Bd. 332)

The practical guide for clutter consultants. The author is a leading expert on hoarding in the German-speaking world. "Pathological hoarding" has been newly included in the ICD-11. The book provides an explanation of the psychological backgrounds and practical approaches. Professionals often overlook that the behavior of hoarders is triggered by mental disorders. Hoarders cannot simply "pull themselves together" and declutter their homes. The author clearly explains in this book how the various manifestations—clutter, neglect, and the newly classified "pathological hoarding"—differ from one another and what underlying conditions are associated with each. This differentiated perspective is the foundation for successful support and therapy, which is presented here in all psychological and caregiving aspects. Psychological professionals and helpers can thus orient themselves to clear concepts and professional standards and proceed step by step with assurance.