Overcoming Chronic Disorganization

A must have for everyone working with or challenged by disorganization. * James Wallman, bestselling author, keynote speaker, cultural commentator * If you have issues with chronic disorganization or hoarding this book will help you understand why; and it offers clear, practical solutions to do something about it. * Emma Corcoran, client * Jo Cooke takes a transdiagnostic approach to the problem of Chronic Disorganization, which can be present with a number of mental health conditions and beyond. This book will be valuable for anyone with neurodiversity and hoarding disorder. Jo Cooke’s two editions on hoarding problems have proved to be a valuable contribution to the resources for both people with the problem and those who work professionally with them. This book is certain to do the same for people with Chronic Disorganization. * Dr Stuart Whomsley, co-author, ‘A Psychological Perspective on Hoarding’ * Jo offers us here a comprehensive and accessible view of the range of complexities that lead to full and overwhelming home environments, and super strategies to help find an area we can control. But she does this with great humanity and empathy, and with hope, and that makes this a terrific and essential read for anyone facing challenges with their routines and belongings. * Jasmine Sleigh, author of ‘Being Owned: A Decade in Professional Decluttering’, and owner of Change Your Space * Jo explains what Chronic Disorganization is in an easy to read, compassionate and empathetic way. Sharing her own experiences and that of others, Jo breaks down the different ways CD presents itself. Her use of stories of clients and her own experiences as well as quoting other references provides variety and an ability for the reader to connect with the topic. For anyone who wants to understand more about CD, start here! * Siân Pelleschi, President, APDO and Founder, Sorted! *

Jo Cooke is director of Hoarding Disorders UK and an accredited member of the Association of Professional Declutterers and Organisers (APDO). Her previous career included working for various charities and the Civil Service.