ADHD Coaching
I felt a cleaving in my mind
As if my brain had split---
I tried to match it up---
Seam by seam
But could not make them fit.
The thought behind,
I strove to join
Unto the thought before
But sequence raveled out of sound
Like balls---upon a floor
Emily Dickinson (1864)
There is no
failure - only feedback
Fail Forward
Coaching transfers the focus from What is wrong? to What is possible?
The coach and client explore possibilities, skills, capabilities, motivations, values and empowering beliefs to ensure increasing success and mastery over any challenges.
The weekly 40-minute session includes utilizing one of the 8 major interventions.
8 major interventions
Organizing
Focusing
Goal setting
Confidence building
Micro-sizing any task
Persisting and time tracking
Dealing with procrastination
Managing energy and anxiety
.
Coaching the STUDENT
(elementary through college)
Improve short
term memory
Implement
creative learning tools
Learn and practice study skills
Discover
learning style
Increase
concentration and focus-ability
Establish behavioral control and self discipline
Develop social skills
Utilize success journals and contracts
Testimonial from a Male student, age 16
I liked the personal attention I received and my coach’s genuine care for me. I admire Ms. Diane’s dedication to her job. The best part was the memory techniques she gave me. She really challenged me to use my brain in ways I previously hadn’t.
Testimonial from the Parent of a college student
Our eighteen year old son suffers from Asperger’s Syndrome, a high-functioning form of Autism. Although he is very bright and extremely creative, his mind does not work the same as the average person. Things that are readily apparent to most of us do not always seem obvious to him.
We contacted Diane after he had a rough time his first semester in college. She helped him with organizational skills and got him to communicate more effectively with his teachers. His grades have improved dramatically. Now, she is helping him with his social skills and the fine art of making friends!
Our son will have more challenges ahead, but it is reassuring to his parents to know that there is a caring adult close by who he feels comfortable with, and can turn to when he is feeling lost.
Coaching the PARENT of an ADHD child
Understand the disorder and its implications
Create structure and predictability in the home
Employ visual reminders
Establish a behavior modification (incentive/earn token) program
Champion strengths and abilities
Bring calm to chaos with workable strategies
Advocate for accommodations
Testimonial from the Parent of an ADD sonI thought I knew a lot about the disorder before bringing my son to coaching but I understand so much more about how my son’s brain works. I learned how to partner with my child in setting up structure at home so that he could succeed. And how to approach the school system in getting him the help that he needs. It’s not always easy but Diane keeps getting us back on track. He is slowly but surely progressing and I’m very grateful for the changes I see.
Testimonial from the Parent of an AD/HD son
Diane has an amazing ability to gain keen insight and very accurate perspective into her client’s background/history….and immediately so!! The manner in which Diane relates to both her client’s and their parents is very comforting and genuine. Diane makes herself available and is always present IN the moment WITH you for your particular situation. She becomes fully engaged and involved until all parties are satisfied. We never felt rushed, taken for granted, etc. Always sensed a deep compassion and eagerness to dig right in and tackle the issues in whatever capacity she was able to assist. I also appreciate all the reading material, suggestions, strategies and intervention given to us that we could try along with the actual sessions. Our communication was open, informal and stimulating. We thank God our paths have crossed. . I can, without reservation, highly recommend Diane and her coaching program to anyone interested!!!
Coaching the ADULT
Bring order and balance to your environment
Improve personal and professional productivity
Reduce aggravating distractions
Maximize existing abilities
Create schedules that maximize energy
Sustain motivation
Manage time more effectively
Establish Life balance
Self Care and self-monitoring of behaviors
Realistic view of a task or situation
Testimonial from a Christopher Newport University professional staff memberADD coaching has completely turned my life around in just a few months. Not only can I now simply shrug off mistakes or problems that would previously send me spiraling into negative self-doubt, but I can also confidently acknowledge my individual strengths and the significant contributions I make on a daily basis. I can now see myself as the truly successful person I have become. Through coaching, I have utilized many ADD coaching strategies while concurrently learning to develop my own tactics to overcome what once seemed like impossible obstacles stemming from my brain-style. With the tools that Diane has taught me, I feel 110% more prepared to tackle my personal and professional goals in the future and for that I will forever be grateful.
www.chadd.com - Children and Adults with
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
www.adhdmarriage.com - Helping adults
thrive in relationships impacted by ADHD
www.ADDvance.com - Answers to your questions about ADD
In Authentic Happiness, Martin Seligman writes “I believe
that the highest success in living and the deepest emotional satisfaction from
building and using your signature strengths.”
The two-fold process of
strategizing around limitations along with actualizing core strengths and
giftedness, provides the ADHD individual with a map for success.
One-on-one coaching
On-site organizing of desk/workspace
Workshops: Supervising the AD/HD employee
in the Workplace or Help! I’m feeling ADD-ish myself