Understanding and Treating Hoarding Behavior

HAMILTON, N.J. - June 13, 2014 - PRLog -- What is the difference between saving precious memories and hoarding? When does clutter become chaos,  as well as a health and safety hazard?

You can find out on Tuesday, June 17, 2014, by attending “Hoarding Behavior: From Clutter to Chaos” at 7:30 pm at the Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville, 2688 Main Street (Route 206) in Lawrenceville, NJ.

Sponsored by Brandywine Senior Living and hosted by Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County, which is celebrating its 20^th year of providing free caregiving services to homebound elderly and people with disabilities, the free educational workshop will be presented by renowned speaker, Marcie Cooper, LCSW. Cooper is a social worker and educator with more than 30 years of experience providing specialized services to the geriatric community, and the founder of The Hoarding Disorder Institute, LLC (http://www.hoardingdisorderinstitute.com/), an education, training, and resource center established to help ease the emotional, psychological, social, financial and legal effects of hoarding disorder.

The workshop will highlight and explain the causes of and diagnosis of hoarding disorder, treatment options, and balancing the individual's right to self-determination with concern for public health and safety. CEU Credits are available, and light refreshments will be served. Simply RSVP to (609) 393-9922 to reserve your seat!

About Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County

ICGMC relies on more than 300 dedicated volunteers from 28 interdenominational congregations throughout Mercer County, as well as individual, corporate, foundation and government support. Its mission is to promote the independence and dignity of homebound elderly and people with disabilities by matching them with caring volunteers who assist with the tasks of everyday life. Volunteers are professionally screened and trained, and all services are provided without proselytization or regard to religious affiliation. ICGMC is celebrating its volunteers and its 20 years of service to the community with special events and programs throughout 2014. To request services, volunteer, or support Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County, visit www.icgmc.org or call 609-393-9922.