Hoarding and Self Neglect  Face-to-Face / Virtual Classroom

This course has been developed to provide learners with knowledge of Hoarding as a disorder and the complex impacts of self-neglect as a safeguarding category. The course will look at the different ways living with a Hoarding disorder impacts on individuals and others in their social networks. In addition, self-neglect will be explored considering the difference between self-neglect and a lifestyle choice and how best to encourage a mutual plan in order to work towards better outcomes.

It considers the benefits of early intervention in promoting mental health and well–being and will focus on supporting learners to develop a deeper understanding of the solution-based therapies available.

This course is delivered using a range of methods and resources including: Case studies, group discussions, small group activities and DVD clips.

This course has been developed and mapped to:

British Psychological Society – A Psychological Perspective on Hoarding – DCP Good Practice Guidelines.

Skills for Care – The Common Core Principles to support good mental health and wellbeing in adult social care.

Safeguarding definition of Self-Neglect and the following QCF unit: Understanding Mental Health Problems.

Learning:

What is Hoarding?

Understanding Comorbidity

Manifestations of Hoarding

Impact of Hoarding on the individual

What is Self-Neglect?

How to assess risk and plan in an effective manner

How to encourage a mutual response to positive outcomes