Professional curiosity is a flexible term and can be used in lots of different contexts. That makes a single definition difficult. However, it generally refers to searching out new knowledge, making sense of existing knowledge, and asking questions or challenging assumptions. It’s also explicitly about multi-agency working – taking on board lots of different perspectives. Professional curiosity can be both ‘out loud’ – in conversations, team meetings, and relationship building – and as an internal activity, which relates more to processing and analysing information.
This video sets out basic knowledge on hoarding behaviour. It looks at why and how people hoard, trauma, and how hoarding behaviour can run in families (including in children). It also includes material on the Clutter Rating Scale, which helps with assessing risk. The video stresses the need for time, multi-agency working, and professional curiosity to work effectively with people who hoard.
