Join us for a presentation on understanding Hoarding Disorder.
We will cover:
Part 1: What Hoarding Disorder Is
Define hoarding disorder vs. clutter/collecting.
Share key facts: prevalence, brain science (decision-making, emotional attachment), and stigma.
Part 2: What Friends & Loved Ones Often Experience
Emotional toll: frustration, shame, safety concerns.
Common myths (e.g., “they’re just lazy” or “a good cleanout will solve it”).
Part 3: Communication & Support Strategies
Do’s and Don’ts when talking to a loved one (e.g., respect autonomy, avoid shaming).
Harm-reduction mindset: focus on safety first.
Resources: therapists, support groups, books, local agencies.
Part 4: Practical Tools & Local Connections
Introduce “stages of change” model — how readiness differs.
Share community resources (mental health providers, fire department safety checks, online hoarding support networks).
Closing & Q&A
Jennifer Bradof is the Executive Director and Clinical Director of Teton Behavior Therapy. She began her social work career in Chicago after earning her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Illinois and moved to Jackson, Wyoming in 2005. Jennifer works with children, adolescents, adults, and families, bringing over 20 years of experience across schools, hospitals, and community-based settings. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in creating supportive, client-centered care that empowers individuals and strengthens family systems.
Jennifer’s clinical focus includes working with a wide range of ages and needs. She draws on her extensive background in social work to inform her approach, incorporating a variety of therapeutic strategies tailored to each client. Jennifer is trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Synergetic Play Therapy (SPT), grief and loss, gender diversity, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and suicide prevention.
Outside of her clinical work, Jennifer is a mother of three who enjoys spending time outdoors and being actively involved in the Wyoming & Idaho communities.
Jennifer Bradof, MSW, LCSW
(she/her/hers)
Executive Director
Wyoming & Idaho Licensed
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