#134 What therapists and mental health professionals need to know about working with hoarders, with Dr Jan Eppingstall

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Today with Dr Jan Eppingstall, I look at the nuanced approaches needed for effectively supporting people with hoarding disorder. Jan provides valuable insights for therapists, emphasising the importance of curiosity, collaboration, and empathy in therapeutic sessions. The episode explores evidence-based interventions, the significance of exposure therapy, and the challenges counsellors may face when working with hoarding clients. Additionally, practical tips for building trust and understanding the unique needs of hoarders are shared. Listen for the tools you need to make a meaningful difference in the lives of your clients.

• Therapeutic Approach to Hoarding Disorder
• Importance of Collaboration in Therapy
• Hands-On Support and In-Home Visits
• Exposure Therapy
• Patience, Empathy, and Understanding in Therapy
• Different Modes of Therapy (CBT, ACT, Person-Centred Therapy)
• Education and Support for Mental Health Professionals
• Minimal Education on Hoarding Disorder in Clinical Psychology Programs
• Building Expertise in Hoarding Disorder
• Seeking Supervision
• Need for an Eclectic Approach in Therapy
• Values Clarification, Problem Solving
• Challenges for Therapists
• Generalist vs. Specialist Counsellors
• Addressing Co-Occurring Mental Health Issues
• Impact of Hoarding on Other Mental Health Issues
• Preparedness of Therapists to Deal with Hoarding
• Effective Therapies (Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Techniques)
• Collaboration with Professional Organizers
• Building Trust with Clients
• Generalist counsellors deal with common mental health issues.
• Open dialogue and willingness to share knowledge.
• Understanding clients holistically
• Struggles with hoarding and perfectionism in therapy.
• Assisting clients with letting go of possessions.
• Exposure technique for easing attachment to possessions.
• Tiny habits

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