Institute for Challenging Disorganization (ICD) Certificates
How My ICD Training Supports the Women I Serve
My training through the Institute for Challenging Disorganization directly supports the women I work with—especially those navigating ADHD, autism, aging, and major life transitions. These certificates guide how I create simple, sustainable systems that work with real life, not against it.
These certificates support my work as a Virtual Declutter Coach, allowing me to support clients with structure and compassion.
Certificate as a Virtual Organizing Professional (CVOP) included the following topics:
Foundations of Virtual Organizing
Introduction to virtual organizing, its role in today’s organizing profession, and how virtual support expands access, flexibility, and continuity of care for clients.
Neuroscience-Informed Approaches to Organizing & Neuroplasticity
Exploration of how virtual organizing supports neuroplasticity, habit formation, and sustainable change through repeated, supported decision-making.
Professional Ethics & Scope of Practice
Ethical considerations in virtual organizing, including boundaries, confidentiality, client safety, and appropriate collaboration with other professionals.
Client Assessments & Session Planning
Training in assessing client needs using tools such as ICD’s Clutter–Hoarding Scale, learning styles, project needs, and determining appropriate virtual organizing support teams.
Virtual Organizing vs. Coaching Models
Understanding the distinctions between virtual organizing and coaching, including how organizing sessions are structured, goal-driven, and hands-on while remaining client-led.
Creating Effective & Sustainable Virtual Sessions
Strategies for making virtual sessions concrete and actionable, maintaining client motivation between sessions, and reinforcing progress through structured follow-up and accountability.
Certificate of Study in Understanding Hoarding Behavior included the following topics:
Understanding the Clutter-Hoarding Scale
Updates in Hoarding Disorder: Research and Perspectives for the Professional Organizer
Uncovering the Elephant in the Room: The Impact of Hoarding on Families
Hoarding Disorder: Co-Morbidities and Complexities
Solutions for Hoarding: Alternatives to Rapid Clear Out
The Impact of Hoarding Tendencies on Family Dynamics: Where Do I Fit In?
Not Just Clutter - The Lasting Impact of Parental Hoarding and Mental Illness
Certificate of Study in Client Management included the following topics:
Privacy Concerns and the CD Client
The ICD Clutter Quality of Life Scale: How and Why to Use It with your Clients
Virtual Organizing and Clients Affected by Chronic Disorganization
Building Long Term Relationships
Documenting Your Client Work
Boundaries
These certificates support my work with homeschooling moms and their children in creating organized and functional spaces.
Certificate of Study in Students and Learning Theories included the following topics:
Language and Literacy Disorders in Children, Adolescents, and Adults: The Red Flags
Time Management Tools for Chronically Disorganized Teens
Motivating a Child with ADHD
The ABCs of Working with Students and their Families
Student Neurodiversity
Supporting Executive Function Skills for Pre-Secondary Students
Creating Systems and Structures for School Success that Really Work
These certificates support my work with women navigating ADHD, Chronic Disorganization, and Executive Function challenges
Certificate of Study in Time Management and Productivity included the following topics:
Reframing Time and Energy
Why Don’t we just do it? Research that solves the Procrastination Puzzle
Chronic Disorganization and the Management of Time: New Challenges
Execution, Focus and Priorities for the CD Client
Time Management and Productivity
Tips for Understanding and Supporting your Clients Executive Functions
Mindfulness: The Productivity Magic Bullet
The Little Lies out Clients tell themselves about Time Management
Outsmart Your Procrastination: Bullseye Advice for Six Personality Styles
Mindfulness: The Productivity Booster for POs (Professional Organizers)
Certificate of Study in ADHD included the following topics:
It's About Time: Help Clients with ADHD Manage their Time, Tasks and Talents
Tackling Paper with ADHD
More Attention, Less Deficit: Success Strategies for Adults with ADHD
ADHD & Anxiety: Using the Tools of Mindfulness to Help Kids, Teens and Parents
ADD-Friendly ways to Organize Your Life - Take Two
How ADHD Affects Communication
Spectacularly Irresistible Strategies for the ADHD Brain
ADHD and Anxiety: Why they are connected and how you can help
Certificate of Study in Chronic Disorganization included the following topics:
Introduction to Chronic Disorganization
Introduction to ADHD 1
Boundaries, Ethics and Safety
Understanding the Basic Health Issues and Conditions of the Aging Client Affected by CD
Health Challenges and the Client Affected by CD
Introduction to Hoarding Disorder
These certificates support my work with women navigating major Life Transitions such as divorce, grief, or starting over
Certificate of Study in Life Transitions and the Client Affected by Chronic Disorganization included the following topics:
Introduction to Life Transitions
Life Transitions for Adults with ADHD
Preparing Teens with Chronic Disorganization for Success in College
Managing Stress and Chronic Disorganization During Uncertain Times
Intro to Loss, Grief, Mourning and Bereavement - Considerations for the Professional Organizer
Responsibilities with the House - Laying the Foundation for Any Age and Ability
These certificates support my work with senior women who want to age in place, downsize, or simplify their homes.
Certificate of Study in Understanding the Needs of the Aging Client included the following topics:
Tales from the Trenches: When Deteriorating Health Meets Chronic Disorganization
Navigating Critical Conversations with our Aging Clients
The Meaning of Things in Later Life
Relocation Stress Syndrome in the Elderly
Aging and Adaptive Equipment
Working with Vision Impaired Seniors