The behaviours which characterise hoarding are the acquiring of too many possessions and difficulty getting rid of them when they are no longer useful or needed. These behaviours can lead to clutter and disorganisation and threaten a persons health and safety, and lead to significant distress.
This course will help you to explore the range of experiences that people who hoard may face, explain why they do it and displace some of the myths surrounding hoarding. It will also show you how to support people who hoard to lessen their anxiety and support their health and sense of wellbeing.
By the end of the course, you will: