New Bitesized Course Available Now

This course is aimed at people who:

  • Are working as a Professional Organiser, or setting up a professional organising business
  • Are considering working with people who hoard.
  • Have recently started working in hoarded homes and have a desire to start the training process.

 

The key areas covered include:

  • Know the myths surrounding people who hoard
  • Be aware of the effects of hoarding
  • The reasons why people might develop hoarding disorder
  • How to work with clients
  • Working methods
  • Be aware of confidentiality and privacy handling
 

This course is delivered by Marie Bateson, an experienced organiser from the Association of Professional Declutterers and Organisers (APDO) who has worked with many clients with hoarding behaviors. The course is open to APDO members and non-members and is a bite-size specialty recorded course lasting 42 minutes with subtitles.

Upon booking you will receive a link to download the workbook for the course and a link to view the recording. You can access both in your own time.

Once you have completed the course you can folow the instructions given in the video to receive a Certificate of Attendance.

Please note: This course does not qualify you as a hoarding specialist and therefore it cannot be the sole basis for adding hoarding disorder to your APDO specialisms.

Please read the Terms and Conditions below before booking

How do I access the training?

Our recorded training courses are hosted on YouTube. You will need a wifi internet connection, a desktop or laptop computer (Mac or Windows) or a tablet. We do not recommend using a mobile phone. You will be sent a link to the session once you make payment and can access at your convenience.

Will I need to take notes?

We will send a workbook to download on registration. This will highlight some of the main points and give you space to write notes should you wish to.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes you can have a certificate of attendance once you complete the session and send the code words to [email protected] with your name exactly as you want it to appear on the certificate.

What if I buy the course and change my mind?

Unfortunately as the course is accessible immediately upon purchase we cannot offer refunds if you change your mind.

How long do I have to listen to the course?

The course will be yours for as long as APDO exists!

Is my booking transferrable?

Unfortunately we cannot transfer access once bought. If you wish to purchase the course for someone else please email [email protected] to arrange this.

How do APDO use your personal information?

APDO uses the information you provide us to send you details about the training course. For example, how to access the session and to email the work book. We will also email you feedback surveys directly after the course to ensure that our training is meeting the needs of attendees.

What if I wish to continue and learn more about working with people who hoard?

At the back of the workbook are suggested organisations offering further training.

Does this course qualify me as a specialist in dealing with hoarding disorder?

This is a course designed to introduce you to the topic of hoarding behaviours and help you to feel confident in identifying and starting to work with clients who might be displaying these behaviours. It does not qualify you as a full specialist in this area and we recommend seeking further training if you wish to specialise.