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This chapter is devoted to giving an overview of the most promising treatments for hoarding disorder. While the most common treatment recommendations include psychotherapy, medical supervision, and pharmacological treatment, the author adds to the list specific psychosocial concepts proven remarkably successful in her own practice. Most importantly, these comprise self-help groups and home visits, which are particularly relevant for patients with little to no insight or those struggling to seek medical help. Inspired by the enhanced effectiveness of combining psychosocial treatments, the author presents a matrix model of hoarding treatment as a useful tool for hoarding professionals to recognize possible treatment combinations and adapt treatment according to patients’ needs, which may vary greatly depending on the degree of severity. In discussing specific guidelines for a successful treatment, this chapter also highlights the significance of relationship work in the context of caring for and treating individuals affected by hoarding disorder. From these guidelines, and from her own extensive experience in working with hoarding patients, the author infers the TH-I-N-G-S intervention model. This summarizes the critical steps in hoarding treatment and offers professionals an easy-to-apply guide to dealing with and supporting hoarding patients as well as their relatives and, in particular, their children. In conclusion, incentives are given for interdisciplinary exchange, which could prove highly beneficial in advancing current treatment options.
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Agdari-Moghadam, N. (2021). Treatment Recommendations. In: Hoarding Disorder. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-72342-2_3
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