9/19/07: Getting A Handle on Hoarding-University NH Workshop on interventions
Effective interventions to help individuals who hoard stay in their own homes
Date: Wednesday, 9/19/2007
- Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm (Registration begins at 8:30am)
- Univ. of New Hampshire Workshop:
Location: The Fireside Inn, 25 Airport Road, West Lebanon, NH 03784
Hoarding presents difficult and complex situations for providers. Individuals who hoard are frequently at risk for losing their housing due to eviction. This interactive workshop will describe clinical disorders and cognitive features associated with hoarding and recent research findings. In addition, the presenter will provide methods and tools for intervening around hoarding issues. Topics to be covered include:
- How to have a productive dialogue with someone about hoarding
- Identifying psychological triggers related to hoarding
- Understanding the psychology behind hoarding
- Practical strategies for working individuals to address the situation
- Case studies with discussion
Sponsored by the Home Care Connections Grant with support from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
http://iod.unh.edu/events.html#hoarding
