Understanding and Tackling Hoarding

Purpose

To equip Occupational Therapists with the skills to tackle all types of hoarding behaviours.

Learning Outcomes

• Explain hoarding disorder and hoarding as a result of mental health illness
• Explore treatment options, including the use of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques
• Discuss how to use consistent hoarding assessment and photographs to identify clutter-levels
• Describe how to set goals/actions within strict timescales and how to deal with difficult clients
• Identify key partners in the community and the benefits of multi-agency working

Audience

Qualified Occupational Therapists working within Adult Mental Health (Inpatients and Community Settings)

Method

Virtual half day session (Zoom)

Cost

Please note you will be informed in advance if there is a direct cost to you or your organisation for your attendance at this programme.

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