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Buried Under Too Much Stuff: Understanding and Treating Hoarding

In her presentation, psychologist Gail Steketee will examine the symptoms of hoarding, provide a model for understanding the problem, and outline effective interventions.

Dr Steketee is one of the country's leadng researchers on hoarding. She is the Dean of Boston University's School of Social Work and co-author of "Stuff: Compulsive hoarding and the meaning of things" and "The Hoarding Handbook" for human service professionals.

This program is a presentation of Arlington Community Education. Advance registration is recommended but not required. For more information visit ArlingtonCommunityEd.org or phone 781 316 3568.

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