Home sweet home: Addressing hoarding

Compulsive hoarding is the persistent difficulty in getting rid of or parting with possessions due to a perceived need to save the items. Participants will learn about compulsive hoarding, including the impacts on one’s financial, emotional and physical wellbeing. We will also discuss strategies and resources to address hoarding.

The first 30 individuals to register will receive a resource book, so please provide your mailing address in the registration.

Presenters

Axton Betz-Hamilton, Ph.D., is an assistant professor and undergraduate program coordinator of consumer affairs at South Dakota State  University. She has experience as a financial counselor, serving military members and their families.

Sara Croymans is a University of Minnesota Extension educator in family resiliency with experience teaching individuals, families and organizations financial capability information and skills. She is an accredited financial counselor with experience providing financial counseling with military service members and individuals with gambling addictions.