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Christmas, although often associated with joy, warmth, and celebrations, can also come with a variety of challenges. For individuals with hoarding behaviours the festive season can bring unique challenges and stressors. In this blog post, we offer some tips for managing Hoarding Disorder at Christmas, ensuring that the season can be enjoyed with a sense of peace and comfort. Acknowledge and Accept: There is often a lot of pressure around the festive period to consistently feel happy & joyful, and to act like non of it at all seems a chore.. We all know how unrealistic that is so a

Hoarding Disorder and Stress We’ve all experienced stress at some point in our lives. It’s a natural response to life’s challenges. But for individuals with Hoarding Disorder, stress often takes on a more complex form. Hoarding Disorder, characterised by the excessive accumulation of possessions and difficulty discarding them, can be a source of chronic stress. In support of #StressAwarenessDay, we explore the relationship between the two, shedding light on the emotional turmoil that individuals with the condition face. The Clutter-Stress Cycle: One of the primary ways in which Hoarding Disorder and stress are interconnected is through the clutter-stress cycle. This

Understanding ADHD & Hoarding Disorder In support of ADHD Awareness Month, we sat down with Cherry Rudge who is the creator of the Hoarding Ice Breaker form and trustee of Fastminds ADHD Support Group, to discuss everything ADHD & Hoarding Disorder. Links between ADHD & Hoarding Disorder The Impact of living with both ADHD & Hoarding Disorder Supporting individuals while being mindful of both conditions Fastminds Adult ADHD Support Group How did you get into this line of work, both ADHD & Hoarding disorder? My first experience of what I now know was hoarding behaviours was when I was about

Throughout our posts, we focus on many differing areas of Hoarding Disorder, today we are going back to basics and looking into common Hoarding Disorder Symptoms. It is really important to understand the base line characteristics of Hoarding Disorder before you can start to understand it on a deeper level. Common Hoarding Disorder Symptoms Not every symptom is as obvious, and those not visible to the eye can be overlooked, by ensuring you know the crucial pointers that signify an individual may have a significant problem with Hoarding Disorder, can result in them accessing the correct level of support. Excessive

Sam Wainman, Psychologist and PhD Researcher, details how understanding Hoarding Disorder through psychology can be beneficial to practitioners The Psychology of Hoarding is aimed at professionals who work with individuals who have Hoarding Disorder, it works outline the impact of the historic association of hoarding disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder on psychological research and discuss how psychological principles can work to benefit supporting clients. Covering three key areas-  Background to Psychology & Hoarding  Nature of hoarding  Causes and treatments  Last chance to attend the next session

When looking at Hoarding Disorder from a psychological standpoint, it offers a deeper level of understanding which results in the ability to provide better support to individuals who suffer. Hoarding Disorder is a complex mental health condition, although there are currently limited treatment pathways available, the information derived from psychology can really benefit those working closely with clients in developing the tools used to aid recovery.  Understanding Psychology & Hoarding Emotional Attachments: At the heart of hoarding lies a web of emotional attachments. Possessions are imbued with memories, comfort, and a sense of identity. Individuals with Hoarding Disorder often form

Throughout the insane hype which involves one particular doll ( do we even need to name drop) that is currently taking the world by storm, some amazing collections have came to light. This has brought up the question, is this Hoarding Disorder? Today we will be looking at Hoarding Disorder VS Collecting, exploring the characteristics which define Hoarding Disorder in comparison to that of collections. Hoarding Disorder VS Collecting HOARDING DISORDER involves excessive and uncontrollable acquisition of items, where the individual usually does not understand their own behaviour. This can commonly lead to emotional distress and lead to various other

In most cases of hoarding disorder / behaviour, there is an emotional attachment/response to the items being hoarded and experiencing a traumatic event is often one of the biggest triggers. Hoarding is the response to a prior event so the best way to be able to support a client on their hoarding journey is by understanding the reasoning behind it. Trauma & Hoarding is one of the main subcategories, by increasing knowledge in this area it can help when implanting a more holistic approach to support which is the best way for providing long term results. PRIMARY forms of Trauma

A Mentoring Program specifically designed for Practitioners who work with individuals with Hoarding Disorder / Behaviour Our Hoarding Mentoring Program has been specifically designed around feedback from our current training courses and by research into the education available within this sector, making it is tailored made to suit working professionals and the hurdles they face with current systems. It is ideal for practitioners looking for guidance on implementing a long term hoarding support system within their organisation or community, as well as gaining expert knowledge on individualised support for clients. The program runs for 6 months, the first batch with

Is Hoarding Disorder still classed as a subcategory of OCD? One of our biggest aims is to break the stigma and incorrect understanding towards Hoarding Disorder, working to provide the correct education through raising awareness and appropriate training.  Hoarding Disorder is a recognised mental health condition, those who suffer deserve the same level of respect and understanding as other mental health issues.  LAST FEW SPACES REMAINING CPD Accredited Hoarding Awareness Training Limited spaces left for this Wednesday’s online training which covers three modules – Module 1 – Background to Hoarding  Understanding hoarding Historical hoarders Positive Engagement Module 2 – Supportive