NAPO-WDC upcoming events

Chapter Meeting: May 2026 (May 11, 2026)

Mon, 11 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Hoarding Basics for Professional Organizers

This is an entry-level presentation tailored for professional organizers interested in working with individuals experiencing hoarding or cluttering issues. In this course, participants will learn about DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and real life diagnostic considerations for Hoarding Disorder (HD). They will also learn about clinical characteristics of and contributing factors to HD, and be introduced to existing psychotherapy approaches and other sources of support for HD.

Objectives:

Obtaining up-to-date knowledge to assess and understand hoarding
Understanding psychological reasons for the behavioral challenge in order to more effectively work with people who hoard
Learning about mental health resources and way to work with clients when progress is challenging

Presenter:

Chia-Ying Chou, PhD is founder and director of the San Francisco Center for Compassion Focused Therapies(@SFCompassion)- a group psychotherapy practice and training hub for Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Hoarding Disorder (HD). Dr. Chou obtained her PhD from University College London with a focus on trauma. She spent her postdoc years at University of California, San Francisco working with individuals experiencing hoarding, which she considers to be a relatable human experience and a form of difficulty letting-go. Dr. Chou’s interest focuses on the connection between trauma and the blocks and fears of letting-go and letting-in. She provides training and consultation for clinicians on CFT and HD worldwide. More about her approach and psychoeducation materials can be found on her YouTube channel.

Registration will open one month in advance.

Inclement Weather Policy

In the event of bad weather, we will only cancel if power is out for necessary meeting managers, in which case, meeting registrants will be emailed.

Post-Meeting Survey

After attending, you can fill out the post-meeting survey at https://form.jotform.com/240594546538163 to receive your CEU Credit Certificate.

NAPO WDC GO Month Event (May 14, 2026)

Thu, 14 May 2026 13:30:00 GMT

NAPO WDC GO Month Event

GO Month is back to WDC, with a May 14 event at the Silver Spring Civic Center!

Thursday, May 14, 9:30-11:00 am

Coffee and pastries will be served.

In connection with Mental Health Awareness Month, Past President Jill Katz will present on how professional organizers support community members living with mental and emotional health challenges and those who care for them. She will also discuss how those strategies apply more broadly. Participants will have a chance to talk with Jill and other organizers to learn more, as well as to learn about a wonderful community partner, Habitat Restore.

Registration: Free to members and guests.

In lieu of tickets, registrants are asked to bring items to donate to Habitat Restore.

Presenter:

Jill Katz, Past President

Jill Katz, CPO® is a Certified Professional Organizer® & Founder of One to Zen Organizing, LLC, where she serves the neurodivergent community and those going through life transitions by helping them declutter their physical, mental, and temporal spaces. She believes in creating individualized strategies that lean on mindful and strength-based techniques.

Jill is an active member of the National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals (NAPO), and our Washington DC (NAPO-WDC) Chapter, where she served as President for three years as well as Director of Membership for three years. Jill is also active in the Institute For Challenging Disorganization (ICD), where she currently serves as a member of their Research Committee Project. She holds certificates of study in Chronic Disorganization (ICD), Life Transitions (ICD & NAPO), ADHD (ICD), Time Management & Productivity (ICD), Residential Organizing (NAPO), and Household Management (NAPO), and she take courses every year to keep up with the latest apps, strategies and tools to help clients with their organizing challenges. She was also awarded the 2021 NAPO-WDC Organizer of the Year.

Arlington/Alexandria Neighborhood Group (May 19, 2026)

Tue, 19 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

C.Lee Cawley is the Neighborhood Group Coordinator, and Samara Goodman is the co-host. Their contact information is included at the bottom of the registration confirmation email.

Please note that there will be a maximum of 15 attendees to keep the forum intimate as Neighborhood Groups are intended.

The neighborhood groups are a Chapter-only benefit, but we also welcome prospective new members using our three-month trial period.

Chapter Meeting: June 2026 (June 08, 2026)

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Monthly Chapter Meeting

End of Programming Year Celebration

June 8 - in person
6:30 - 9:00 pm
Dinner, year close out, networking and hanging out with your NAPO - WDC friends.
Seasons 52 - Tysons Corner: 7863L Tysons Corner Center Suite N11L McLean, VA 22102

You asked for it! More in person meetings. This year to close out our programming year, we will meet in person to celebrate our year including all our amazing volunteers. Please come out to meet new chapter members, BPs and see your friends. Food and drinks will be provided. "Meeting" portion 7:30-8pm but the event will go until 9pm. Come out and join us for a good time.

This meeting will be held in person in the Carneros room of Seasons 52 - Tysons Corner: 7863L Tysons Corner Center Suite N11L McLean, VA 22102. The building is easily accessible via Metro’s Silver Line (Tysons Corner Station). There is also a parking garage across the street.

6:30-7:30pm food and mingling
7:30-8pm meeting agenda
8-pm food and mingling

This event is for Chapter Members only. We'd love to have you as a member so please consider joining our chapter.

Please consider registering early as we must give numbers 48 hours in advance. Thank you.

Post-Meeting Survey

After attending, you can fill out the post-meeting survey at https://form.jotform.com/240594546538163 to receive your CEU Credit Certificate.