We love to deliver training on hoarding as we learn every day from our delegates just as they hopefully learn from us.  We raise awareness and love to increase knowledge on the complexities of hoarding behaviours.  Understanding that as humans we are complicated and our behaviours too are complex. We train up not only professionals on the front line such as fire services, social care, voluntary sector, family friends,  but also housing amongst others.  We also train counsellors and mental health providers. The feedback we receive is often very revealing, heartfelt and enco ..read more

Victoria Nielsen, a doctoral student at the University of Oxford, is recruiting participants for their research on anthropomorphism. They are specifically looking for individuals who experience difficulties with hoarding. The aim of this study is to improve treatment options for people who have difficulties with hoarding. To take part in the approximately 30 minute survey, follow this link. If you have any questions, please contact: Victoria.Nielsen@hmc.ox.ac.uk The post How do we think about & relate to possessions? Anthropomorphism Research appeared first on Hoarding Disorders UK ..read more

An Investigation into Social Support, Possessions and Obsessions Victoria Edwards of the University of Oxford is conducting a research study looking into the role of social support for people with difficulties with hoarding. They are hoping to develop a deeper understanding of factors that may contribute to distress, with the hope of tailoring and improving treatments. For more information, please see the participant information sheet below and follow this link: https://tinyurl.com/pfdwpf7k   The post Volunteers Needed – Oxford University Research Study appeared first on Hoarding Disorde ..read more

We were delighted to be involved with contributing to research study on how past and present experiences affect your reactions to personal possessions. The research was conducted by Jessica Barton, a trainee clinical psychologist at the University of Oxford, working with Paul Salkovskis and his team late 2019. Members of our hoarding support groups in Berkshire were keen to participate and many contributed to this vital piece of research. The purpose of the study was to help understand how the way people respond to people and things when they were younger has an impact how they relate to peopl ..read more

Whilst we are navigating our way through COVID-19, we have designed some virtual hoarding workshops. The aim of these workshops is to discuss current challenges being faced during COVID-19 and to address specific difficulties by using anonymized case studies. Each hoarding case is unique and the support that can be provided will be bespoke to the challenges of an individual situation. These workshops are designed to be of use to any professional who wants to know more about how to support those who hoard. The sessions will look at hoarding, chronic disorganization, self-neglect, and extre ..read more

UPDATED October 2020 We have introduced new policies and procedures to ensure that we are following government guidelines to reduce risk while working in client’s homes. If you have booked to work with us, we will email you a pdf version of this document for you to sign and return. Full text of the document is also included below for your convenience: COVID-19 Risk Assessment and Procedures for Hoarding Disorders UK Objective: To reduce risk to the lowest reasonably practicable level by taking preventative measures. For most up to date information see https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus and on the ..read more

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