The online training course is an evidence-based workshop where attendees are encouraged to consider new approaches to support a recovery path from hoarding in a compassionate and trauma-informed way.
As a tenancy management issue, hoarding has become one of the leading causes of eviction. With a prevalence rate that is more than treble that of schizophrenia and OCD, hoarding disorder is remarkably unresponsive to medication, and house clearances have a 100% relapse rate without therapeutic input. This multi-faceted condition needs a multi-faceted approach, with new philosophies at its centre to promote positive tenancies.
What will I learn?
At the end of this online training course you'll be able to:
- Explain why people hoard (the tales behind the treasure)
- Understand trauma-informed practice
- Recognise how traumatic experiences such as bereavement, eviction and poverty can relate to hoarding behaviour
- Identify the early signs of hoarding
- Initiate a compassionate dialogue
- identify different types of hoarding and how they fit into the new diagnostic criteria for hoarding disorder
- Describe hoarding from a tenancy governance perspective
- Promote a consistent understanding of when to escalate hoarding cases
- Use enforcement action in a compassionate way
- Identify potential treatment pathways and practical support
Who should attend?
All those looking to expand their knowledge on hoarding, allowing the expertise of a variety of delegates from across all different fields to be channelled. Hoarding is an issue that will invariably be encountered not only by professionals working in housing and mental health, but emergency services, social services, environmental health and local authorities.
Please note: The content of this course is predominantly England based; however, if you require Scotland, Welsh or Northern Ireland content, we can accommodate this. When booking your place, please let us know in the learning needs box on your booking, and we'll be in touch to discuss.
Benefits of attending
Here at CIH, we want to provide everyone in housing with the skills and knowledge needed to keep up with the ever-changing environment. Our online training has been developed by expert professionals on critical topics and allows you to apply the learning to your day job.
Kayley Hyman is the director of Holistic Hoarding, a Community Interest Company that offers therapeutic support to those who are affected by hoarding disorder. Kayley also works as a Mental Health Specialist for a large housing organisation, where her primary focus is working in a therapeutic and collaborative manner with tenants and landlords to prevent eviction and promote sustainable tenancies.
How to book your place
You can book your place by selecting 'Pay now' at the top of this page and completing our online application form. You will need to sign in or create a 'My CIH' account. You can find instructions below.
Before booking, please ensure you have your payment details to hand, and a PO number if your organisation is paying for your training.
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