Dr. Robin Zasio's Tips for Clutterers - Hoarders - Photo Gallery

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Schedule specific times to help declutter

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Don't throw out things without the person's permission

Don't badger the clutterer about getting organized

Divide up chores and work together with the person who clutters

Don't communicate your frustration nonverbally with the clutterer

Show empathy when the clutterer is experiencing anxiety

Don't tell the clutterer what items are important and not important

Don't organize for the clutterer without permission

Schedule specific times to help declutter

DO: Schedule specific times to help. It will help provide structure to have someone to be accountable to for showing up to declutter.

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