Solving the Puzzle:Identifying and Understanding Hoarding Disorder (Online)

Gain the tools to understand and identify hoarding disorder. Historical context, best practices, and resources will be shared.
About this Event

(ICC CEU'S .4 HRS, PPID #2002)

Finding solutions for a hoarding situation in a housing unit can be like solving a puzzle. Finding the right pieces to match, knowing where to place them and seeing the bigger picture through all of it can be a daunting task for any life safety professional.

Greg Smith has over 20 years’ of experience dealing with hoarding situations on a professional and personal level. By sharing his experiences as a municipal inspector and personal relation of a hoarder Greg will help attendees find solutions to the ever-changing puzzle that is hoarding.

This class will provide attendees with:

1. A brief history of hoarding and case example

2. Personal experiences of the speaker including case examples

3. Clinical definition of hoarding, symptoms, causes and insight.

4. Best Practices including forms, processes and methods.