The programs below are available for Manhattan, Putnam and Westchester counties and other select areas of the Hudson Valley. Please inquire for more specific details, speaking fees and scheduling. For more information about STRESSED.PRESSED.MESSED, visit the wesbite HERE.
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SPM001- TIME MANAGEMENT FOR THE OFFICE: Learn about the most logical ways to save time and become more productive as a result: business or residential office
SPM002- TIME MANAGEMENT FOR PARENTS: This program designed particularly for parents will outline many hints for setting up schedules which make sense for everyone in the family. The program is also set up to help both parents and children become better prepared for deadlines and relieve stress due to not feeling ready and/or punctual.
SPM003- COMPULSIVE HOARDING- KNOWING THE FACTS: This in-depth program discusses the preventative measures for avoiding the risks of severe hoarding by understanding the deep psychology behind this serious subject. Attendees will learn important facts and statistics, understand the risks and determine the differences between collecting and hoarding tendencies.
Note: This program is specially tailored according to audience. Please determine request by General Audience or Professionals, as this program is offered to both.
SPM004- ORGANIZING FOR THE PERIOD ERA HOME: A popular topic for those living in a historic city, this program was created for those wanting to consider more storage space in their current period home or wanting to purchase a period home, but holding off on such a purchase due to lack of insight as to a remedy for the low or non-existent storage as viewed in a recent home on the market. This program focuses on how not to detract from any architectural features of a home by adding storage that is hidden or by using items that are considered part of the decor.
SPM005- BASIC ORGANIZING FOR THE STRICT BUDGET: Created specifically for those wanting to develop or maintain organization at work or at home while staying within a tight budget, this program relates to case studies of how others with strict budgets afforded organizing services and storage items, etc. This program demonstrates samples of storage items and filing options, complete with purchase locations and costs, while also holding discussion as to how the high-end market versus the lower end by cost and quality comparisons.
SPM006- WARDROBE INVENTORY & ORGANIZATION: For anyone wanting to streamline their wardrobe and/or prepare for a life transition, this program brings logic into what is a very personal project. The program takes into account the pieces of any existing wardrobe for both women and men and uses checklists for staple garments that build the foundation of a complete wardrobe. With advice about appropriate storage and hanging tecniques, it becomes easy to learn about how important it is to maintain an organized closet filled with practical essentials while also evaluating accessories and special occasion wear.
SPM007- READY KIDS: UNDERSTANDING ORGANIZING: [A parent/teacher & child joint participation class!] It's quite helpful for kids be well organized at home, at school and at any of the many extracurricular activities that they may choose to become involved with. It can be necessary for kids to understand organizing and how it differs from cleaning up a messy room. It is also very important that parents and children realize the many types of organizing and how keeping certain things neat is not meant to squash creativity. As this is a parent and child class, much information will be covered about the importance of being well organized for medical reasons, school preparations and various types of emergencies. This program is taylored to any age group.
SPM008- TINY SPACES: Simple problem solving for even the tiniest of spaces: business or home
SPM009- SCRAPBOOKING: This "Old School Method" of archiving memories goes back to the original formal practices of scrapbooking and touches on the history of the pastime, as well as relating to famous scrapbookers, such as Mark Twain and Thomas Jefferson. This green program is highly focused on recycled materials as opposed to those which are ready made and expensive.
SPM010- ORGANIZING AND ARCHIVING PHOTOS: With ideas coming from a professional photographer, learn what products will help photos last generation to generation, as well as where restoration services may be an option to consider for photos in need of repair.
SPM011- KITCHEN AND BATHROOM NIGHTMARES: Dealing with storage nightmares in tight bathroom or kitchen areas are the focus of this program, giving new ideas and product introductions to those living with daily frustrations of cluttered cabinets, pantries and linen closets.
SPM012- KEEPSAKING CHALLENGES: From simple items of keepsake to precious family heirlooms, this is the program where one can view the most innovative ideas for parents and grandparents facing the challenges of how to best preserve and archive those special items passing from generation to generation. This program also offers options in what school, art and/or project work to keep without it becoming a burden due to lack of space or hurting the feelings of children.
SPM013- SENIORS AT HOME CARE: This fairly new program offers special spatial planning and ergonomics for those with newly diagnosed or progressing health issues in which careful attention should be addressed for preventing injuries and avoiding other specific risks while living at home versus under a roof of limited to full assisted living. This program provides thorough outlines as to creating a safe and comfortable life at home.
SPM014- CREATING PERSONAL DIRECTORIES AND REFERENCE GUIDES: (EXAMPLES: home maintenance journals, recipe binders, contact directories, etc.)
SPM015- STAGING TO LIVE!: Learn about concepts relating to how to stage a home completely ---indoors and outdoors, either to sell or to live--- with guidance on how to lock a home in warmth and comfort indoors and have front curb appeal while the back offers privacy and relaxation.
SPM016- "GREENGANIZE!" (official SPM term) : This program deals with the growing interest in going green, or at least adopting a few healthy habits in helping out the environment with natural methods of cleaning and organizing.
SPM017- THE UN-REALITY OF REALITY TV: As a newer program, this one is based on the current issues of various TV channels offering "reality" about organizing in which several of the shows are not realistic. This program is designed to respond to the questions and qualms circling around these misleading programs. Learn the facts and become more educated about certain risks and myths.
SPM018- COMFORT ZONES FOR NEW SENIORS: This program focuses specifically on the physical, intellectual and emotional levels of what is a calm and comfortable living style for those reaching retirement age. Learn how simple modifications can make daily routines easier, safer and free of frustration. The program deals with the physical spaces and tangible items within a residence, as well as proper document filing and strategies for emergencies.
SPM019- EMERGENCY & DISASTER PREPAREDNESS: As a program introduced several years ago, this one deals with organizing strategies in becoming prepared for various emergencies, including medical illnesses or injuries, natural disasters, vehicle accidents, inclement weather, etc. Learn what important items to keep stored in specially designated areas for such emergencies and what documents are most necessary to have in possession. September is National Disaster Preparedness Month!
SPM020- CLOSETS: THE 101 BASICS: The simplest format for most any closet, including that of wardrobes for men, women or children, kitchen pantries, hall coat closets, attic nooks, linen closets, etc.
SPM021- STORAGE CHALLENGES: The 101 of storage product introductions for families or individuals.
SPM022- BASIC PAPER MANAGEMENT: This is an introduction to the basics of managing paper and how to best deal with the overflow of documents, regular mail, junk mail and setting up filing systems which work best for the individual responsible for filing all paperwork: business or home
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BELOW IS A SAMPLING OF PROMOTIONAL ADS FOR PREVIOUS ENGAGEMENTS:
Hover your mouse over the PDF links below to view more presentations in the past:
ADVANTAGE PROGRAMS - ARCHIVING PHOTOS & KEEPSAKING CHALLENGES - TWO PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS Scroll down to pages six and seven.
ADVANTAGE PROGRAM - THE FACTS & RISKS OF HOARDING TENDANCIES THAT SENIORS SHOULD BE AWARE OF
Scroll down to page seven.
