Hoarding & Antisocial Behaviour

Hoarding & Antisocial Behaviour

Did you know individuals who suffer from Hoarding Disorder are usually silent victims of Antisocial Behaviour? Hoarding & Antisocial Behaviour Hoarding Disorder is a complex mental health condition therefore it is never a choice by the individual who displays the behaviour. Although over the last ten years there has been a vast influx in education and awareness around the subject, unfortunately there is still a lot of unwanted stigma attached in wider society. Given it is a mental health condition, the items that are kept are never the problem, it is the situation that caused the individual to develop the

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Life with Hoarding Disorder

Life with Hoarding Disorder

Do you remember Keith? Six years ago, alongside Birmingham Safeguarding Adults Board, Keith bravely shared his Hoarding Disorder Story to help raise awareness. Keith recently went on The Hoarding Stuff Podcast to update how he is doing now –

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CPD Accredited Hoarding Awareness Training 2023

CPD Accredited Hoarding Awareness Training 2023

**Updated for 2023** Unique for virtual training only, this course will be delivered by both Heather Matuozzo Director Clouds End & Sharon McLoughlin Associate Consultant Clouds End. Combining their wealth of experience in both a professional and personal capacity combined over 50 years, the sessions will include best practice and examples of case work undertaken by both Heather & Sharon sharing with you their tips and can do approach. “Look at the person and not the Hoard” What will you learn? This course will enable learners to fully understand how hoarding affects people, empowering the learners to empathise with people

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How do you react to Hoarding Disorder / Behaviour?

How do you react to Hoarding Disorder / Behaviour?

Our one day CPD Accredited Hoarding Awareness Training, which is designed for professionals who support or come into contact with individuals who have Hoarding Disorder, is broken into three modules. This video break downs what to expect from module two which is supportive intervention. This module talks about how important it is to understand and manage your own reactions to Hoarding Disorder and how important it is for building a strong connection with clients. Interested in booking? The next session of this training is taking place on Wednesday 10th May, 9.30am – 4pm. There are a few spaces remaining available to

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Do you know the background to Hoarding Disorder?

Do you know the background to Hoarding Disorder?

Our one day CPD Accredited Hoarding Awareness Training is broken into three modules. This video break downs what to expect from module one which is the background to Hoarding Disorder. This module talks about how beneficial it is to clearly understand the history and factual information on the condition, as this is key to being able to appropriately support clients who suffer with Hoarding Disorder/Behaviour. Interested in booking? The next session of this training is taking place on Wednesday 10th May, 9.30am – 4pm. There are a few spaces remaining available to book here. We also provide this training in-house on

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Hoarding & Brain Activity

Hoarding & Brain Activity

In support of Brain Awareness Week, our Psychologist & PhD Researcher Sam Wainman, gives us a few of his favourite facts regarding the brain & the brain of those who display hoarding behaviour. 1 – Those who hoard show increased activity in the brain region relating to decision making and emotional attachment when at rest (Gehring, 1999). The level of increased activity is correlated with the individual’s hoarding symptoms (Saxena, 2008). This means the greater someone’s hoarding symptoms, the more active this region is.  2 – Your brain grows the more you practice a skill! One study found that the

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Emotional Health and Hoarding Disorder

Emotional Health and Hoarding Disorder

Looking at how emotional health affects hoarding disorder in support of Emotional Health Day on Friday 24th February. Investing time into understanding and aligning your emotional wellbeing can have a really positive effect when dealing with life’s everyday ups and downs. It can be especially useful for those who suffer with Hoarding Disorder or Hoarding behaviour. By managing the relationship we have with ourselves, it can greatly benefit how individuals deal with the processes involved in learning to manage hoarding behaviour. Self Acceptance Generalised Meaning – An individual’s acceptance of all of their attributes, positive or negative. Individuals who display

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National Hoarding Awareness Week 2023

National Hoarding Awareness Week 2023

15th – 19th May –  #HAW2023 If your organisation could support an event or would like to get involved, email knowledgespace@cloudsend.org.uk  Help us to spread the word & continue transforming lives, support #HAW2023?  Follow the official Hoarding Awareness Week Instagram & Twitter

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