022 - Working with people with Hoarding Disorder

Send me a text message about this podcast SummaryIn this episode, Heather Tingle discusses the challenges faced by people suffering with hoarding disorder, including the issue with the term 'hoarders'. She discusses the importance of understanding hoarding disorder as a mental health condition. She emphasises the need for empathy and respect when working with HD clients, debunking misconceptions and stereotypes. Heather also highlights the trauma caused by forced clearance and the negative impact it can have on hoarders. She emphasises the importance of external support and minimising risk in hoarding situations. Additionally, Heather provides practical tips for creating zones, labelling items, and implementing no buy lists to support those with full homes in their decluttering journey.Chapters00:00Understanding Hoarding Disorder03:15Challenges Faced by people affected by Hoarding Disorder07:37The Trauma of Forced Clearance09:03Hoarding and Neurodivergence10:42External Support and Minimising Risk12:56Creating Zones and Labelling Items15:49No Buy Lists and Purposeful Shopping18:14Building Trust and Respecting Boundaries19:11Understanding Trauma and Going at Their PaceJasmine Harman documentary - Youtube - 'My hoarder mum and me'. Support the showIf you'd like to say 'Thank you', by buying me a virtual coffee (it'll actually buy me a cup of tea!), you can do so HERE. It will mean I can afford to continue to give help for free and continue with this podcast.Get started with my Zoning and Getting Started Workshop, everything you need to know on how to get started and have the best success when decluttering.Join my free Declutter Community for real support, tips and advice from Heather and other Untanglers that are just like you!Follow me on FacebookBuy my Declutter Your Home Planner from Amazon to start to declutter your home yourself! (affiliate link)Grab my current freebies to support a cleaner, tidier home.Follow me on instagramFeel free to email me: [email protected] Please note, I may not be able to reply, but do read all emails to me and appreciate them massively.