ODL 275: Too Much Stuff: Hoarding Disorder in Older Adults

Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure the transferability of CE credit for an asynchronous course. Some state boards may place restrictions regarding the modality of training required for ethics credits to be awarded. If this training indicates ethics credits are available, please verify that your state allows them to be earned through an on-demand course format.

2 CREDIT HOURS APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 2 CE Credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 2 Contact Hours
Psychologists
APA – 2 CE Credits
Counselors
NBCC ACEP – 2 Contact Hours
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 2 Contact Hours
Substance Abuse Counselors
NAADAC – 2 Contact Hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 2 Contact Hours
Case Managers
CCMC – 2 Contact Hours

Revised on 05/16/2024

Target Audience:

This course is targeted for social workers, psychologists, counselors, nurses and case managers.

Counselor Skill Groups:

1. Clinical Intake and Screening
2. Clinical Assessment
3. Treatment Plan
4. Counseling Services
6. Case Management

Overview:

What do providers need to know and understand about hoarding disorder in older adults? This training will focus on the etiology of hoarding in older adults, including diagnostic criteria and assessment. Treatment approaches and strategies for supporting older clients and families will be discussed. Learners will obtain increased knowledge, perspective, and confidence in working with older adults who hoard.

Course Objectives:

By the end of the session – the participant will be able to:

• Describe the etiology of hoarding in older adults and DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for hoarding disorder
• Discover best practices and treatment approaches for managing hoarding disorder in older adults
• Identify methods of supporting family members and hoarding resources

Presenter:

Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW, and owner of Diane Bigler Therapy Services, Inc.

Diane Bigler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri and Kansas. She has over 20 years of experience in the social services field. Diane has held positions as a therapist (in-home and outpatient), private practice owner, trainer/facilitator, clinical supervisor, and Professor of Social Work. She also has experience in corporate wellness training and coaching. Diane is most passionate about providing quality educational training to professionals. She enjoys spoiling her four Dachshunds and anything 80’s related.