Organizing Through The Hoarding: Guidance for Professional Organizers
How are clients who hoard different from my other clients?
Why is it so difficult for my clients to get a handle on their clutter?
What strategies can I use when working with my clients?
How did possessions take control of their lives?
This day-long training is exclusively for Professional Organizers and those who are working with clients in extremely cluttered environments. Through a blend of lecture and discussion, led by Elspeth Bell, Ph.D., participants will:
Learn about Hoarding Disorder
Identify ways to support clients with hoarding problems
Address barriers in the working relationship with regards to hoarding
Develop strategies for working toward reducing clutter
Connect with hoarding-specific resources
Additional topics addressed include:
Characteristics of Hoarding Disorder
Mental health issues associated with hoarding behaviors
Maintaining Balance and Boundaries
This workshop is open to Professional Organizers and other clutter specialists and can be considered CEU-Eligible for CPOs working with hoarding clients.