Shows like hoarders, do they tread on eggshells?

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Being a borderline hoarder myself I sometimes find the best way to deal with the compulsion is get rid of a lot of stuff in one go. I also find that going away for a time helps me focus on what I don't need. Would it be better if shows like hoarders used a "cold turkey" treatment on some of the subjects? I don't mean clearing out the junk when they are not looking - that doesn't work. But perhaps sending them on a retreat to an uncluttered environment, such as a monastery, for a couple of months and helping them talk about the issues whilst they are there and then letting them go back and start de-junking. Sometimes it's a bit like watching someone intervene with an alcholic by asking them to have one less beer a week. What do you think? Would that be a stronger but more positive approach?