Hoarding a Clinical Overview: Interventions & Housing Implications

A free workforce development training series focusing on geriatric competencies for medical and mental health professionals and paraprofessionals who work with older adults.

Learning Objectives:

-Understand the DSM-V diagnostic criteria for hoarding disorder and comorbidities

-Differentiate hoarding from squalor, collecting, and clutter

-Become familiar with screening tools and treatment approaches

-Learn how to advocate for eviction prevention Reducing stigma and shame

Jill Williams has her Masters of Arts in Clinical Art Therapy from Vermont College. Her professional career has included work in hospice, long term care and adult protective services. Since 2015 she has been a Clinical Service Specialist with the statewide Older Adult Behavioral Health Initiative (OABHI). Jill provides system navigation, clinical consultation and provides ongoing workforce development opportunities. She has planned and presented at several large scale conferences since working with OABHI. Jill is also the co-chair of the Multnomah County Hoarding Task Force and leads their training team. She provides consulting and training in best practices and interventions when hoarding is a presenting issue.

**2 OR NASW CEUs pending**