Understanding Hoarding: Beyond Clutter
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July 1 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Hoarding disorder is a complex mental health condition rooted in anxiety, distorted thinking, and difficulty making decisions. Explore why letting go can feel overwhelming, how hoarding affects safety and relationships, and what effective treatment involves. We’ll also cover animal hoarding and its unique challenges. Participants will learn the key signs of hoarding disorder in easy-to-understand terms & discuss ways for loved ones to support without making things worse. Gain a clearer, more compassionate understanding of hoarding disorder – and practical insights to help reduce frustration & promote safety.
Meet the Instructor: Amber Rand is a licensed mental health counselor and seasoned behavioral health leader with more than 25 years of experience advancing trauma informed, recovery-oriented care across Iowa and beyond. As an Instructor for Mindspring, she brings deep expertise in community and workplace mental health education, creating interactive, evidence-based learning experiences that promote understanding, empathy, and resilience.
Amber holds a Master of Arts in Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counseling from the University of Iowa and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminology from the University of Northern Iowa. She has held executive and clinical leadership roles in both adolescent and adult behavioral health programs, and is also a Certified International Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (IAADC). Amber is passionate about empowering individuals and teams to foster environments of psychological safety, collaboration, and well-being.
