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Compulsive Hoarding and the Meaning of Things

Leesa M. Robertson
2 hours

Hoarding also called compulsive hoarding, and compulsive hoarding syndrome can be a symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Still, many hoarders don’t have other OCD-related symptoms, and researchers are working better to understand hoarding as a distinct mental health problem.

This course will award 2 continuing education hours.

Please see the board approval box for course approvals.

Course Objectives

  1. Understand the key signs and symptoms of hoarding behavior.
  2. Identify the risk factors and causes that contribute to hoarding disorder.
  3. Learn effective diagnostic methods for assessing hoarding tendencies.
  4. Explore the emotional and social impacts of hoarding on individuals and families.
  5. Discover treatment options, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, for managing hoarding behavior.
  6. Gain strategies for professionals to intervene and support individuals struggling with hoarding.

Course Author

Leesa M. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, LMHC

Ms. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, LMHC, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia. She is credentialed in alcohol and other drug counseling.

Beginning her career in the hospital setting, working in admissions, on the 24-hour unit, inpatient and IOP for both adults and adolescents, she went on to supervise a group of clinicians that went into medical-surgical hospitals to assess and place patients. She went into the outpatient setting, working with adults and families. Throughout her career, Ms. Robertson has focused on training and education through presenting live and authored coursework.

Board Approvals

National Approvals

  • The Association For Addiction Professionals NAADAC
    Bayside Continuing Education and Development Provider Number 81892 is a NAADAC Approved Education Provider for educational credits. NAADAC Provider number 81892 is responsible for all aspects of the programming.

State Approvals

Information

  • Relevance: This course is relevant for mental health professionals, social workers, housing authorities, and healthcare providers seeking to understand and address the complexities of hoarding behavior in order to offer effective support and intervention.
  • Content Level: Intermediate
  • Course Format: This course is offered as a self-paced distance learning format (reading-based online activity)
  • System Requirements: This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
  • Course Completion Information: To earn continuing education credit, professionals must register and pay the fee for the course.  They must read the content and demonstrate understanding by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on testing materials.  The certificate of completion will be able to be downloaded after the above is completed. Refunds will be granted upon request with the withdrawal of credit for the course. For questions, concerns, or to request special accommodations, please call 866-863-4225 or email ContactUs@BaysideCEU.com.
  • CEBroker Course ID: 1001692
  • Credit Hours: 2
Leesa M. Robertson
2 hours
This course is relevant for mental health professionals, social workers, housing authorities, and healthcare providers seeking to understand and address the complexities of hoarding behavior in order to offer effective support and intervention.
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