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Life-Pod's Hoarding Academy provides a certified learning pathway for professional practice in chronic disorganisation (CD) and hoarding disorder (HD).

QUALIFIFED & EXPERIENCED

I am proud to be the only UK practitioner to hold Specialist Certificates in Chronic Disorganisation and Hoarding Disorder.
~ LINDA FAY, FOUNDER OF LIFE-POD CIC & HOARDING ACADEMY

CPD Certified

We are a member of the CPD Certification Service whose independent and experienced assessors review and verify all of our courses and learning materials.

"Accredited CPD training means the learning activity has reached the required Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks. The learning value has been scrutinised to ensure integrity and quality. The CPD Certification Service provides recognised independent CPD accreditation compatible with global CPD requirements."

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Knowledge and Skills Levels

Our courses are developed to meet the needs of different levels of practice and interest.

01. Informed

HOARDING ESSENTIALS
Introductory level suitable for anyone with an interest in how to define hoarding and identify key characteristics of the disorder.

03. Enhanced

HELPING PEOPLE WHO HOARD
For those who have regular contact with individuals who hoard and/or who's role involves provision of, or managing interventions for people who hoard.

02. Skilled

UNDERSTANDING HOARDING
For anyone who has direct contact with individuals who hoard or who have a role in signposting help for those individuals.

04. Expert

SPECIALIST PRACTITIONER
For people whose role requires specialist knowledge and skills to provide direct and frequent help and support for people who hoard and their loved ones.
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Online
eLearning Courses
Our online courses are accessible and easy to use. Our courses combine reading with written exercises and a ‘test your knowledge’ quiz on completion.
Our aim is to provide participants with complete flexibility over time, place and pace of learning.
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Onsite
Classroom Workshops 
Our classroom courses offer enhanced learning by incorporating both theory and practice. Our workshops foster stimulating learning environments and invite participants to apply their newly acquired skills and knowledge in a safe and supportive environment.
Training Tailored for your Team
We also create bespoke courses to meet the specific requirements of your organisation.
Testimonials

What people say

When someone says they hold a ‘Specialist’ level certificate from the Institute for Challenging Disorganisation, they and their clients can trust that many hours of education and research have been invested into learning that designation.
~ Institute for Challenging Disorganisation
Everybody working with people who hoard should have access to training and information about good practice to ensure competence in the assessment of and interventions for hoarding.
~ British Psychological Society
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