Certificate of Study in Understanding Hoarding Behavior

Certificate Description

This Certificate covers the specialized needs and issues with working with the client with hoarding issues.
Subscribers who hold this Certificate understand the definition of hoarding disorder, characteristics of clients with hoarding behavior, and the likelihood of conditions that are co-morbid with hoarding disorder.  They are aware of effective treatment strategies recommended by mental health professionals for hoarding disorder and effective organizing strategies for use with the client with hoarding behavior. They can identify resources available to help in hoarding situations. They are keenly aware of safety issues and can identify their own limits in working with clients displaying hoarding behavior.
An ICD subscriber who has earned the Level I Certificate of Study in Understanding Hoarding Behavior has completed 6 hours of education in this area in addition to 6 hours of general education in Chronic Disorganization.

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