North Shore Elder Services' Offers New Program for Families of Hoarders

North Shore Elder Services Offers a New Program for Families of Hoarders

Starting Monday, March 6, North Shore Elder Services (NSES) will be running a 6 week group from 6pm – 7:30pm at NSES’ office, 300 Rosewood Drive #200, Danvers, MA.

This evidence-based innovative program teaches proven ways of communicating and responding to your family member’s clutter and hoarding behavior.

If your family member’s clutter is negatively impacting your relationship with them OR if you are worried that their clutter is creating safety issues OR if your attempts to help result in arguments and frustration, this educational training and support will be of great benefit. We will show you effective ways of communicating so your stress level can lower and your relationship improve.

This program is sponsored by North Shore Center for Hoarding and Cluttering in collaboration with NSES’ Family Caregiver Support Program. Facilitating the group are Kathy Perrella, LSW, CIRS-A/D, Family Caregiver Specialist; Gwen Kopka, LICSW, Clinical Advisor; and Julie Parks, MSW Hoarding Intern.

There are no age or geographic restrictions. There is a fee of $25.00 for the series (scholarships available). For more information, contact: Marnie Matthews, LICSW, at 978-624-2207 or at mmatthews@nselder.org.