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Hoarding Through the Clutter
November 8, 2024 @ 8:15 am – 4:30 pm
The Hoarding Connection of Cuyahoga County is pleased to present their annual hoarding conference on Friday, November 8 from 8:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio (6393 Oak Tree Blvd, Independence, OH 44131).
Keynote Speaker, Dr. Randy O. Frost will discuss hoarding disorder and dive into its causes, emotional roots and effective interventions. Learn how to spot the signs—like excessive collecting, difficulty letting go and overwhelming clutter—and discover tools for assessing the severity of the problem. We’ll explore the latest findings on emotional attachments and beliefs around possessions through compelling video examples. Plus, get hands-on with strategies to help clients stay motivated, organize, and reshape their relationship with their belongings. Dr. Forst will also discuss how how to apply proven methods like the Buried in Treasures Workshop and cognitive behavior therapy. Following Dr. Frost’s presentation we’ll hear from a panel of local experts on how they address hoarding situations in Northeast Ohio.
Agenda:
8:15 – 9 a.m. – Registration and Refreshments
9 – 10:30 a.m. – What is hoarding? – A description of the Phenomenology, Diagnosis, and Assessment of hoarding.
10:30 – 10:45 a.m.– Break
10:45 – 11:30 a.m.– Why do people hoard?
11:30 AM – 12:15 p.m.– How can we treat hoarding?
12:15 – 1:15 p.m. – Lunch (provided)
1:15 – 2:45 p.m. – Panel Discussion
2:45 – 3:00 p.m. – Break
3:00 – 4:30 p.m. – How can we engage sufferers and maintain motivation for change?
The registration fee is $40. Click on the link below to register
