Conquer the Clutter

Warm and big-hearted . . . The real-life case studies in part two bring the book alive, offering inspiration for change . . . [Birchall's] common sense and compassion come across loud and clear.
—Helen Lowe, Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal

Warm and big-hearted . . . The real-life case studies in part two bring the book alive, offering inspiration for change . . . [Birchall's] common sense and compassion come across loud and clear.
—Helen Lowe, Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal

The authors of this optimistic book are a powerful combination of a get-up-and-go social worker who remains unfazed and energetic no matter what troubles are put in front of her, and her friend, Suzanne, who is also highly organised in presenting advice in the form of easily digested tables, lists and photographs . . . The book includes a set of very useful questionnaires on hoarding that may help people already prone to clutter to avoid entering the hoarding diagnostic arena, has sensible interventions to ensure collaboration, and adds substantially to input from health professionals. It is a mine of information that should be tapped.
—Peter Tyrer, British Journal of Psychiatry

Beautiful book, accessible to everyone and absolutely interesting. Highly recommended.
—Anna Maria Polidori

When does a messy house cross the line into a mental health crisis? [Birchall] identifies the tell-tale signs—and explains how to safely intervene.
—Lauren Paige Kennedy, WebMD Magazine

Elaine Birchall , the director of Birchall Consulting and founder of the Canadian National Hoarding Coalition, earned her master's degree in social work from Carleton University. A hoarding behavior specialist and clutter coach for more than 16 years, she provides training, consultations, and counseling to individuals and organizations. Suzanne Cronkwrigh t, a technical writer and editor, earned her honors bachelor's degree in psychology from Wilfrid Laurier University.