In this episode of "I Live This:" The journey of one peer to support other over-finders, understand his collection, and express his feelings.
Lee Shuer is a certified peer specialist, co-founder of Mutual Support Consulting, and co-author of “The Buried in Treasures Workshop Facilitator's Guide,” with Dr. Randy Frost. He’s been at the forefront of developing self-help groups and workshops for people who want to regain control of their collections and clutter in a judgment-free way.
In this conversation we'll hear Lee's thoughts on peer support and self-disclosure - sharing with coworkers and others his mental health experiences; why classifying over-finding and keeping as "hoarding" is detrimental to those seeking and offering help; how he developed his workshops and related resources; and how Lee uses artistic expression to process emotions, reflect, and nurture understanding (some of Lee's poems and music are featured throughout the interview).
Facilitating this week's discussion is Cassie Cramer, LICSW, Project Manager for Older Adult Behavioral Health at MAMH.