018 - Hoarding Disorder - What happens when professionals get brought in?

Decluttering Untangled with Heather Tingle : How to declutter when you're overwhelmed, ADHD or Autistic

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Summary
In this episode, Heather Tingle discusses what happens when declutterers are brought into a home as an intervention, particularly in cases involving hoarding disorder. She aims to demystify the process and alleviate fears by explaining how declutterers work and what to expect. Heather emphasises the importance of prioritising safety and basic needs, such as ensuring easy access and functionality in the home. She also discusses the process of zoning and organising items, understanding normal volume and anxiety, and changing the mindset of keeping items for 'one day.' Additionally, Heather highlights the significance of fire and safety precautions, reducing avalanching and trip hazards, and addressing the stigma associated with hoarding. She concludes by encouraging listeners to seek holistic support and join support groups to feel less alone in their journey.
Takeaways
When declutterers are brought into a home as an intervention, it is often in response to a crisis or concern for the individual's safety and well-being.
Prioritising safety and basic needs, such as easy access and functionality, is crucial in the decluttering process.
Understanding normal volume and anxiety can help individuals make decisions about their belongings and reduce feelings of panic or worry about running out of items.
Joining support groups and seeking holistic support can provide a sense of community and help individuals feel less alone in their decluttering journey.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Episode
00:59 When Declutterers are Brought In
02:23 Prioritising Safety and Basic Needs
03:47 Ensuring Easy Access and Functionality
05:12 Zoning and Organising Items
06:40 Understanding Normal Volume and Anxiety
07:39 Gathering Items and Changing the 'One Day' Attitude
09:06 Fire and Safety Precautions
10:29 Reducing Avalanching and Trip Hazards
11:57 Addressing the Word 'Hoard' and 'Hoarding'
12:55 Rare Use of Skips and Client Involvement
16:08 Holistic Support and Finding Joy
17:37 Feeling Less Alone and Joining Support Groups
18:08 Conclusion and Call to Action
Links:
Hoarding icebreaker form to take to your GP
Hoarding UK
Clouds End CIC
Hoarding Disorders UK
MIND
Hoarders (USA)
International OCD Foundation (USA)
Institute for Challenging Disorganization (USA)
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