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Works by Gail Steketee

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Birthdate
1949-04-07
Gender
female
Nationality
USA
Education
Bryn Mawr College (PhD|Clinical Research)
Bryn Mawr College ((MSS|Clinical Practice)
Radcliffe College (AB|Social Relations)
Occupations
academic administrator
professor of social work
Organizations
Boston University
Short biography
Dr. Steketee, a member of the faculty since 1986, was appointed Dean of the Boston University School of Social Work in 2008 after serving as Dean ad interim for three years. From 1996 to 1999, she served as the School’s Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. Dr. Steketee has taught and conducted research on cognitive and behavioral treatments for anxiety disorders. She currently conducts NIMH-funded research on behavioral and cognitive treatment for body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) with colleagues at MGH, and assessment and treatment for compulsive hoarding problems, including in elderly people, with colleagues at Smith College and Hartford Hospital. She has published extensively in these areas, including four books on obsessions and compulsions, three on compulsive hoarding, and numerous articles and chapters.

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This book makes me feel so itchy, but I can't put it down. Finished reading within 1 day. Amazing!
 
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bsuff | 75 other reviews | Apr 6, 2023 |
A very interesting and academic look at compulsive hoarding. Never felt exploitative or belittling. The author did a great job of objectively presenting the cases while also showing a deep compassion to those suffering with this illness.
 
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JessicaReadsThings | 75 other reviews | Dec 2, 2021 |
Quite a remarkable book, with fascinating cases studies. The book soon starts with one, Irene, who is "extraordinarily articulate and insightful" who attended grauate school for library science!!!! "She had no problem categorizing, cataloging, and organizing library materials, as long as they did not belong to her." (p. 39).
 
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15minutes | 75 other reviews | Jul 8, 2021 |
Adult nonfiction. Like a really long episode of "hoarders" but with extended commercial breaks full of psycho-analysis.
 
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reader1009 | 75 other reviews | Jul 3, 2021 |

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20
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Rating
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ISBNs
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