A Letter from the Chair
February is the month of hearts and flowers for many. It is hard to ignore whether celebrated or not. So, let’s not ignore it!
Healing trauma is an act of self-love.
When we see the visual manifestation of trauma and anxiety that is captured within a hoard, oddly, it can feel as if it is a safe and caring space for the person living within it.
What it can be, instead, is a constant and chronic reminder of the pain.
A part of what we do together is to focus on acceptance. The story that brought us here, will never change. Our relationship with it, can.
So, to our many Valentines, who HUK and I are honoured to spend time with…we give our hearts.-Megan
UK Hoarding Partnership
Science Direct has published the incredible work of members of the UK Hoarding Partnership, a collaborative group that HoardingUK is proud to be a part of.
In their article, Matthews, Lunn, Carrigan and Salkovskis explore the role of three interpersonal factors in hoarding disorder – adult attachment, social support and loneliness – and the way that these factors may affect the severity of hoarding behaviours.
Read the full article to discover how these dynamics affect hoarding behaviours – for better or worse.
Man over 50?
If you are a man over 50 with lived experience of hoarding and you want to help contribute to exciting new research, consider joining a project advisory group conducted by CARE. You will advise on research design, research methods and influence future professional & real-world practice. Payment will be provided for your time.
Your Online Training & Communities
Choice and Control in Hoarding Behaviour Training
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Motivational Interviewing Training
Join us for an inspiring Motivational Interviewing Open Day on Thursday, 25th September, from 10:00-16:30, and enhance your skills!
Family, Friends and Others Support Groups
At the request of many, HUK has launched an online support group for family, friends and others who are not professionals to get support, then in turn better support people who hoard. For more information about the impact we’re making, read about here in this Guardian article.
HUK Helpline
Sign up for 27 45-minute sessions on a weekly, fortnightly and then monthly basis through our Helpline. We offer the service free of charge, but are asking people to make a donation of any amount to support our important work.
Place in the Space Support Group
These monthly psychological and practical support sessions offer a safe space to anyone who hoards who wants to work on managing their space and wellbeing. Please consider joining, no one is required at any point in these sessions to let go of any item explored.
User Involvement Group Meetings
This event is intended for HoardingUK users, including people who have utilised our services or attended our training courses.
If you are a user and have suggestions about how we can improve our services, we encourage you to join us here and give your valued feedback.
Alberto
Reviewing Place in the Space
“Much-needed group. The coordinator is highly knowledgeable on the subject and is kind, understanding, caring, and welcoming. I’m deeply grateful that people like me have a safe space to talk about hoarding.“