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2021
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I learned the term "Complicated Grief" in listening to Brene Brown's Rising Strong. And she mentioned the Columbia University School of Social Work Center for Complicated Grief. I'm quoting from its home page for the public: "CG is a form of grief that takes hold of a person’s mind and won’t let ...
07/29/2021
The Hoarding Handbook: A Guide for Human Services Professionals, 2011, Oxford University Press, by Christiana Bratiotis, Cristina Sorrentino Schmalisch and Gail Steketee is an invaluable guide to the project-management complexities of providing care to people with hoarding disorder. The authors h...
07/22/2021
Um hmm, another imperfection post. Because I can't proclaim "Perfect!" with any satisfaction just yet. I made this trifle for the sole purpose of holding my reusable shopping bags. The top to drop full bags onto is just whipped cream. Found the topless wire cart in a Redmond thrift store, went te...
07/21/2021
I was delighted to discover The National Association of Black Professional Organizers exists. I think it's always fantastic when colleagues with potentially similar experiences, who may share common needs, are able to connect to support each other. And equally wonderful, their association may als...
07/20/2021
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I belong to numerous behind-the-scenes chat rooms for Organizers. Some are hosted by my professional societies, some are convened for common interests around issues like hoarding, others are hosted by people selling courses they claim are sufficient for getting trained for the profession. I'm goi...
07/18/2021
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As of 7/1/2021, Washington State requires me to charge sales tax on my services and any goods or services, for example the assistance of subcontractors, I add to my services on behalf of a Washington client. The charge will depend on a client's location: current rates vary from 8.4 to 10.4% of my...
07/04/2021
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Lauren Williams, CPO
Professional Organizer: Puget Sound homes