The Hoarding Training Journey
Everyone who hoards has a unique story and this course will empower delegates to support individuals who hoard through an empathetic stance which is based on understanding the person, which research has shown to be the most important aspect of support when it comes to mental health.
Friday, 17th of January 2025 09:30 – 16:00 GMT with a 1 hour lunch break
Thursday, 26th of June 2025 09:30 – 16:00 GMT with a 1 hour lunch break
Course Content
Certain behaviours, such as hoarding, are often a way of coping with, and trying to heal, distress. This course will provide understanding on the link between Trauma and Hoarding Behaviour and how you can best support clients without triggering re-traumatisation.
Module 1 – Background to Trauma & Hoarding
- The diagnostic criteria of hoarding and where it sits in the DSM
- What trauma-informed services look like
Module 2 – Compassionate Intervention
- How to start compassionate conversations with someone who is hoarding
- The psychology and neurology behind hoarding behaviours
Module 3 – Causes and treatments
- An exploration of current treatment pathways and supportive interventions
- Hoarding and harm reduction

Kayley Hyman
Supportive Intervention not Eviction
Why learn with Clouds End Training Ltd?
We bring both experience and now an accredited qualification which can take you further in your career or in further education.
Qualification: The first CPD accredited Hoarding Awareness training in England.
CPD Accredited: Guaranteeing updated content throughout the training year.
Experience: Kayley Hyman gained a MSc in Mental Health at university, which lead her to a career within mental health & housing. Throughout her early career it was highlighted the lack of support out there for individuals with Hoarding Disorder which resulted in Kayley setting up Hoslistic Hoarding. The organisation offers a offers a therapeutic approach to supporting individuals with Hoarding Disorder
Clouds End CIC: The UK’s very first social enterprise supporting individuals with Hoarding Disorder
Clouds End Training LTD: The first accredited training provider in England offering education around Hoarding Disorder
Clouds End Supportive Intervention TM: This evidence based practice uses strength based, person centred approaches for all within a practical, easy to adopt strategy.
We can tailor our courses to suit the specific needs of your organisation.
Training is usually taken out online via zoom but can be offered in-house in person
In-house group bookings can be booked via our email – knowledgespace@cloudsend.org.uk
Prescheduled public dates are available and can be booked on a person by person basis via our Eventbrite.
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