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This is an entry-level introduction to hoarding disorder. The training topics include: what is hoarding disorder and what does it look like in real life, contributing factors to hoarding and existing ways to help. The goals of the training are to provide accurate and de-stigmatizing understanding about hoarding and entry-level tools to engage in psychological and practical support to individuals experiencing hoarding.

What You'll Learn

After completing this training, participants will be able to...

  • Describe the diagnostic criteria for Hoarding Disorder. 
  • List a number of risk factors that contribute to hoarding. 
  • Describe the principles of existing interventions for hoarding.  

What You'll Earn

This training is approved for 2 CE clock hours for counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists, as well as substance use counselors in domain TR1 - treatment field related (renewals only) in the state of Ohio.

Additional Information

Development Date: January 2024 

Target Audience: 988 crisis call line staff and other human services professionals

Content Level: Beginner

Training Outline

  • What is hoarding disorder? 
  • What contributes to hoarding?
  • What helps? 
  • What does not help? 

Presenter

Chia-Ying Chou, PhD

Founder and Director, The San Francisco Center for Compassion Focused Therapies

Chia-Ying Chou, PhD, is founder and director of the San Francisco Center for Compassion Focused Therapies (@SFCompassion) - a group psychotherapy practice and training hub for Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). Chou obtained her PhD from University College London with a focus on trauma. She spent her postdoc years at University of California, San Francisco working with individuals experiencing hoarding, which she considers to be a relatable human experience and a form of difficulty letting go. Chou’s interest focuses on the connection between trauma and the blocks and fears of letting-go and letting-in. She provides training and consultation for clinicians on CFT and hoarding worldwide. Her team founded the Better Treatment for Hoarding (@bettertreatmentforhoarding) program, which brings forth compassion-based public education, support, and research about hoarding. 

Continuing Education Approvals 

The Ohio State University College of Social Work provides approvals for continuing education for counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists that are accepted by the state of Ohio Counselor, Social Work, and Marriage and Family Therapist (CSWMFT) Board.

The Ohio State University College of Social Work has been approved by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals (CDP) Board as a provider of Continuing Education, approval number: 50-24068.

Certificates & CE Reporting 

CE certificates will be available for download in your learner portal within 1 business day after submitting the evaluation survey.

Hours for those with Ohio licenses that are submitted with the evaluation survey will be reported to CE Broker every 14 days (twice per month). 

⚠️ Note: You may only complete this training once for CE credit. You may revisit the content, but only one certificate will be issued and credit will only be reported to CE Broker one time.

Cancellations, Refunds, Grievances, Accessibility Requests & Learning 

Please visit the Policies section of our website for more information on our processes for cancellations, refunds, grievances, training completions & certificates, participant conduct, and accessibility requests and learning accommodations. 

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. If you require an accommodation to participate in this training, please contact CSW Accessibility as early as possible and in advance of the training start date by email at csw-accessibility@osu.edu or call 614-688-1657. Requests received at least 14-days prior to the date you plan to begin a training will generally allow us to provide seamless access, but the College will make every effort to meet requests that we receive regardless of lead time. 

Contact Us

For questions about the enrollment process, payment options, technology, or training records, please submit an inquiry and our Enrollment Support team will assist you within 24 hours during business days.

Submit an enrollment inquiry

If you have any questions, concerns or feedback about the training content or delivery format, please contact the CSW Office of Continuing Education at cswce@osu.edu. For questions related to the training content, our office will facilitate communication with the training instructor on your behalf and connect you, if applicable. Presenter contact information will be provided within the training for questions, feedback, or comments. 

The Ohio State University, College of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education, 302 Stillman Hall, 1947 College Road, Columbus, OH, 43210.

Phone: (614) 292-3032

Email: cswce@osu.edu 

Website: csw.osu.edu/continuing-education/  

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Section Title
Hoarding Disorder 101: Introduction to the What, Why and How
Type
Online
Dates
Jul 01, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Free Course $0.00
Drop Request Deadline
No drop request allowed after enrollment
Transfer Request Deadline
No transfer request allowed after enrollment
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