Working with Clients
Working With Clients – Body Doubling
I discovered body doubling working with my client, Trudy. Trudy is a highly educated and successful professional. She is married with two children and is originally from Norway. In 2004, she approached me after my organizing presentation at an organizing supply store. She introduced herself and said, “I think you might be able to help…
Read MoreWorking With Clients – The Chronically Disorganized
First, What is Chronic Disorganization? Chronic disorganization is having a history of disorganization in which self-help efforts to change have failed, an undermining of the quality of life due to disorganization, and the expectation of future disorganization. How do you identify a chronically disorganized client from a situationally disorganized client? You can ask your client…
Read MoreWorking With Clients – Setting Boundaries
A variety of situations and scenarios will occur while working with clients that will test your boundaries with them. It is important for you to understand the legal or liability issues and your region’s regulations for transportation in determining what you will and will not do for your clients. It is also important to communicate…
Read MoreWorking With Clients – Safety Considerations for the Professional Organizer and the Client
Who thought organizing could be hazardous? I certainly didn’t. Over the years of working with clients, I have experienced a few unsafe situations and want to share some strategies to keep you and your clients safe when decluttering and organizing. Safety Points for the Professional Organizer The safety points below are from Debbie Stanley’s book…
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