Via Telephone

This eight-hour course provides a solid foundation in basic organizing theory. Participants are introduced to core concepts behind categorizing, sorting, and the disposal of excess. The fundamentals of paper and time management are presented, as well as the principles of space utilization and workflow. Also included are an overview of client types such as ADD and chronic disorganization, personality factors, and learning styles. Each topic draws on case studies or tried-and-true methods in the real world of professional organizing. This is a must-take course for all levels of professional organizers: the beginner seeking a good foundation in organizing principles, the intermediate organizer who understands practice and wants to understand theory, and the advanced organizer seeking to build upon experience and knowledge.

Debbie Stanley is a chronic disorganization consultant, owner of Red Letter Day Professional Organizers, author of Newbie Pitfalls and Ethical Pitfalls for Professional Organizers, and developer of NAPO’s “PO-102: Fundamental Organizing Priciples.” She presented the well-received workshop “So THAT’s It: Understanding and Working with Clients’ Mental Health Conditions” at the 2008 NAPO Conference. Debbie holds a master’s degree in industrial and organizational psychology and is pursuing a second master’s in mental health counseling.

$179 members/$279 nonmembers (add $20 if register less than 10 days prior to first class) : plus cost of a long distance phone call