Most NDs have heard from everyone in their life that they should exercise. I have to agree. The health benefits of exercise are excellent. Exercise is good for you physically, mentally, and emotionally. If you want to add exercise: Try outdoor activities like hiking, tennis, horseback riding, or archery. Try something that will make you […]
Group Coaching, also known as ‘Peer Group Coaching,’ is a coaching practice that encourages dialogue, discovery, and action within a non-judgemental, like-minded group. Sessions, which can be in-person or virtually, promote conversations and a learning/thinking space between the group members. The coach’s job is to facilitate the discussion, manage time, and add ADHD education when […]
Mindfulness is a practice of becoming more present to the here and now. It seems to be a paradox to talk about ADHD and Mindfulness, but ADHD is full of paradoxes. Being mindful is a skill that can be practice and improved. As it is practiced throughout the day, you learn to pay attention to […]
School sucked. Maybe your teen feels the same way. That feeling stayed with me until college. The school was challenging and overwhelming because it was not (and is not) set up for students who have uniquely wired brains. Thankfully, I figured out what worked for me. It isn’t the same for everyone. What works for […]
The first few sessions with my clients are dedicated to creating a foundation to build our coaching relationship. We explore strengths, weaknesses, needs, values, natural resources and co-create the relationship. During this “get to know each other” timeframe, one of the questions I ask is “Who is on your team?” Often I find that many […]
Going off to college is full of new found independence and excitement for most student. For students with ADHD, the situation is different, when you add the academic demands of college and subtract the structure from parents and high school, college can feel overwhelming. Most people with ADHD have a poor relationship with time. This […]
Today many adult children are living at home. An agreement should be made in advance and in writing so that everyone is on the same page. Here are some tips: 1. Write it down – I just said that but it is worth repeating. It should take everyone’s needs and desires into account, be realistic […]
In most relationships, someone is in charge but in a good coaching relationship, no one is. It is a partnership. Both parties have responsibilities to the other party. The coaches role is to: Believe the coachee is naturally creative resourceful and whole Create an environment where the coachee is comfortable to open up Hold the […]
Whether you are in college, tech or trade school, or jumped right into the workforce, learning to adult can be hard. This summer join my coaching group that is only available for young adults who have been diagnosed with ADHD. This group will meet several times over the summer virtually so any young adult […]
Parenthood is hard. Parenthood with ADHD is harder. Adding a child or two to make a family can stress your ability to focus, schedule, prioritize, handle your emotion, etc, etc… Take care of yourself: ‘Put on your own oxygen mask first’ is a saying for a reason. You can’t help someone if you are struggling. […]
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