Purpose:-
Delivered over 3 sessions virtually, this hoarding awareness training is intended to help raise awareness of hoarding as a mental health disorder and give you tools and techniques to apply to help those affected by hoarding behaviour, chronic disorganisation and extreme clutter.
Each hoarding case is unique and the support that can be provided will be bespoke to the challenges of an individual situation. You will learn more about this, along with the complexities of hoarding, during these sessions.
Content:-
Session 1 – Understanding Hoarding
- History of hoarding
- What is hoarding disorder?
- Who the disorder can affect?
- Possible triggers
- Types & traits of hoarding
- The impact of hoarding
Session 2 – How to help
- The visual assessment (Clutter Image Rating)
- Multi-agency working
- Decluttering tips
- Motivation
- Support groups
- Do’s and don’ts
Session 3 – Further knowledge
- Legislation
- Harm Reduction
- Tools and techniques
- Emotional resilience
- Summary
- Suggested reading
Who is this for:-
- Staff on the front-line
- Family/friends who support those who have hoarding behaviours
- Volunteers
Duration:-
1.5 hours x 3 sessions
Available dates:-
See event here for dates and booking – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/virtual-hoarding-awareness-training-tickets-112191180842
All sessions in the block are booked at 1 time by selecting the first date when you purchase the tickets and are not transferable to alternative dates (you can’t mix and match).
NB: This and other workshops are available to be booked in-house at your organisation for up to 15 people to suit your requirements. Contact us at info@hoardingdisordersuk.org to enquire.