We have some great hoarding organisations supporting ‘Of All The Things’ and this week we will be sharing views from them on why this film is important for raising awareness of Hoarding Disorder. In our videos below hear from aspiring Psychologist, Sam Wainman from Clouds End, Hoarding Awareness trainer, Paul Cooper from Hoarding Disorders UK and Jasmine Harman who set up Hoarding Support after trying to support her Mum with hoarding behaviours. and Professor Nick Neave from the Hoarding Research Group.
CLOUDS END - Sam Wainman
"We really love how it promotes the supportive intervention for individuals struggling with hoarding related issues and it’s emphasis on a person focused, not a possession focused approach, shifting away from solely focusing on the clutter, but instead focusing on the person." - Sam Wainman - Clouds End
Set up in 2009 by Heather Matuozzo, Clouds End is UK’s first social enterprise dedicated to helping hoarders. Heather is recognized as one of the country’s leading hoarding specialists and has pioneered the creation of the first UK Hoarding Awareness Training course. The company’s prevailing belief is that the process has to be fun or it won’t succeed. People often start off frightened about what may be asked of them but the idea is to help people slowly change their behaviour at a pace they find comfortable not to compel them to make dramatic, shocking changes. Their services are available to anyone looking to tackle a hoarding situation that is causing a problem.
“I can see this film being used to introduce people to the idea that hoarding behaviour can be helped . It shows the idea that hoarding has been a subconscious coping strategy that has become a lifestyle but no longer serves the purpose it began to help. ”
HOARDING DISORDERS UK - Paul Cooper
"It is so important to continue to raise awareness of the complexities of hoarding. Hoarding is not a life style choice and I am keen to continue to educate people to understand that hoarding is not about poor housekeeping, It is a mental health disorder and there are very complex reasons why people may hoard. This video will help reduce the stigma and stereotyping around hoarding. " Jo Cooke - Hoarding Disorders UK
Providing specialist advice for people affected by hoarding behaviours, chronic disorganisation and extreme clutter. They work with the team around the person to create person-centre approaches to support the wellbeing of the individuals impacted by their environment and the wider community. Understanding that hoarding is a very complex issue and each case is unique their approach is non-judgemental, and trauma informed. Focusing on improving people’s health, safety and wellness and empowering individuals to make positive changes to their lives.
How will this film benefit hoarding support networks and those with hoarding behaviours?
“It will help reduce the shame connected with hoarding and help to have more open conversations about hoarding and the various reasons why we hoard.”
HOARDING.SUPPORT - Jasmine Harman
I'm supporting the film project Of All The Things, because I can really relate to it. It resonates with me a lot because of my past history and experiences with hoarding. I think the more awareness that can be raised and the more that hoarding disorder can be spoken about, the better understood it will be. - Jasmine Harman Hoarding.Support
The purpose of the site is to provide information, support and advice for people who hoard and their loved ones. To create awareness about this secretive condition. I don't claim to have a cure, but I hope that with the resources available here, and the wonderfully supportive community that has built over the years, hoarding will become better understood by both sufferers and the people around them, as well as medical professionals, and the general public.
HOARDING RESEARCH GROUP - Professor Nick Neave
The Hoarding Research Group is a multidisciplinary team of academics from the North-East Universities, whose research is focussed on better understanding Hoarding Disorder, and reducing its negative effects on individuals, families, communities and professionals. The Group meets on a monthly basis.
Why are you supporting this project?
Hoarding Disorder is a complex problem, affecting many people throughout the country. It is a genuine psychiatric condition (and not due to laziness) and has a negative impact not only on the person who hoards, but on their families, neighbours, and the people in different organizations trying to help them deal with their hoarding behaviours.
How will this film benefit hoarding research networks and those with hoarding behaviours?
Hoarding is a ‘hidden’ problem. People who hoard feel stigmatised and ashamed of their clutter, and many people assume that it is a ‘lifestyle choice’ and not a genuine psychiatric condition. This film will help to break down the stigma associated with hoarding disorder and let others see people who hoard as real people with a genuine problem who need help and support.
How can you see this film being used once it's completed?
The film will form an invaluable educational tool to raise awareness about hoarding disorder, and how it can impact the person and their family. It will be useful for the general public, for people who hoard, and the professionals who deal with hoarding cases and hopefully promote more positive attitudes towards this condition
KINO BINO’S CROWDFUND CAMPAIGN WILL BE RUNNING UNTIL THE 7TH JULY
We still have some corporate sponsorship packages to fill so if you know any organisations that would like to sponsor the film and feature their logo in the end credits they can contact bella@kinobino.com for more details.