ADHD Coaching...
I am just curious if any of you have heard of ADHD Coaching. Do you know someone who has had experience with it? Have you? ~t
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Permalink Reply by Rachel M on -
I have heard of it and I found one in my area. She is a professional organizer that claims to be a ADHD coach also. I haven't called her yet. I know I need help, but am nervous about giving someone else the control. I would love to hear if anyone has used one.
Rachel
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Permalink Reply by Mary Beth Slattum on -
HI Terry,
I have had ADHD coaching . I have used an executive coach that deals mainly with ADD and work and I have used an ADD coach for more personal things. You don't need to use 2 seperate , however I used them when I needed different things in my life. I really believe that using someone that specialized in ADHD / ADD is important as they have a real understanding of how our 'mind" works and doesn't work. Have a great day, Mary Beth
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Permalink Reply by Theresa (Terry) Chausse on -
Thank you, Mary Beth.
Currently I co-own a pediatric occupational therapy practice. When looking into expanding my knowledge of ADHD, I learned about coaching. It seemed like a great way to add a much needed service to our community. I began a program with ADDCA (ADD Coach Academy).
After the third class, I came to the humbling conclusion that I had ADHD. It was rather unbelievable, to me, that after struggling through my whole life, this thing was right in front of me.
I went through a rather long process of sorting out history, doing a psychological profile, and testing. About three months after the discovery I was officially diagnosed. A month later, I was trying a new medication.
I can't believe how different things are now. While the medication is only a piece, it has significantly improved my ability to deal with some barriers and old patters.
I have continued with the coaching program. It is fantastic and I am so excited to build these skills to help other people like me. I can't tell you how many times I have said to myself, over these past months, "... if only I'd known sooner..."
I asked posted the question because I am very curious, in particular, about other moms who, like me, may have never had a chance to be looked at with the "right" eyes. When I was a kid, girls were never considered for ADHD. I was a very bright daydreamer who had great ideas and couldn't finish through with any of them. At least, that's what I was told.
I have to find a coach myself, now. I thought it might be a good idea to ask here for some feedback.
I appreciate your response.
Terry
Mary Beth Slattum said:HI Terry,
I have had ADHD coaching . I have used an executive coach that deals mainly with ADD and work and I have used an ADD coach for more personal things. You don't need to use 2 seperate , however I used them when I needed different things in my life. I really believe that using someone that specialized in ADHD / ADD is important as they have a real understanding of how our 'mind" works and doesn't work. Have a great day, Mary Beth
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Permalink Reply by Theresa (Terry) Chausse on
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Hi Rachel,
You will see my other response to Mary Beth. That will give you a better understanding of why I am asking the question. One thing I definitely wanted to say is to be careful about seeing coaches who aren't really coaches but more importantly, like Mary Beth suggests, she found someone who really understood how her brain worked. There are some aspects of coaching a person with ADHD that differ. The ACO (ADD Coaching Organization) has a "bank" on their website: http://www.adhdcoaches.org/ that can help you find a coach specifically for ADHD.
The other really important thing is that a real coach will not take control or ask you to give control to him/her. Their goal is to work in a partnership with you so YOU have control of your choices but have a better ability to see what you're focused on and how it's serving your life.
I wish you luck. Thank you so much for our response.
Terry
Rachel M said:I have heard of it and I found one in my area. She is a professional organizer that claims to be a ADHD coach also. I haven't called her yet. I know I need help, but am nervous about giving someone else the control. I would love to hear if anyone has used one.
Rachel
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Permalink Reply by D.Satterthwaite on
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I believe, as someone with ADD and a daughter with ADD that a coach is a very important component in building self-esteem, confidence and plain ole lending a helping hand/thought. I am a nurse and counselor and am starting a coaching ADD/ADHD workshop this week. I know other coaches and they have helped me in the past. I believe that us smart, creative ADDers need to have some one else that can give us ideas, tips and some structure when needed, I mean you may be able to change your oil but can you get down and change the pan and gasket yourself. I welcome being able to delegate when I own the fact that I may not be the best at something, or asking a coach for guidlines, tips and tricks is very helpful to me. Please comment Deborah
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