Individual Coaching
In individual coaching, we identify the impact of ADHD on one's life and how it may be interfering with goals and accomplishments. While recognizing challenges, we also identify one's strengths, often overlooked since what is not working well tends to be more visible. Through conversation and exploration, we identify roadblocks and create action steps targeted at replacing ineffective behaviors. While coaching can identify the roots of some behaviors, the focus of our work is change.
When the demands of one's life exceed the strength of their executive functions, ADHD that had previously been managed begins to impact functioning.
Life After High School
As we age and gain independence from our parents and caregivers, responsibilities increase. Whether it's college, learning a skill, managing a new job, or starting a family, the demands on our executive functions increase. For some, these new responsibilities are overwhelming. While they were able to manage previously, life can begin to feel unmanageable. For those with an ADHD diagnosis, having to take on responsibilities that were previously managed by parents, things may start to feel out of control.
College and Graduate School
Many individuals don’t exhibit any ADHD or Executive Function deficits until college, when the demands exceed their coping mechanism, and/or the strength of their Executive Functions. ADHD or Executive Function Coaching can be a powerful intervention for so many of our struggling students. The Edge Foundation is an organization specifically created to address the needs of College Students with ADHD. Here is a link, where you can find research and other information about ADHD Coaching for students. https://edgefoundation.org/research/ In addition, as a Literacy Specialist, I have a unique perspective on the connection between ADHD and Executive Function and Academics.
Kids, Cars, Taxes
Increased demands at any age can raise the stress on our executive functions. Adults with ADHD may wonder why their medication that had worked before was no longer doing the trick. Planning, organization, and getting things done starts to become a problem.
It can be hard to know if your challenges are ADHD. You may hear about various symptoms of ADHD such as forgetfulness, disorganization or time management and recognize the issues as your own. But, you may have heard the misinformation that only children have ADHD or that your behaviors are due to laziness or failure on your part. ADHD is highly genetic. If you have a relative who has been diagnosed with ADHD, there is greater probability that you also have it. In any event, if you suspect that you may have ADHD, seek out a qualified professional for a diagnosis. I can possibly help you find one.