Individualized Coaching for Students and Adults with ADHD and Executive Functioning Challenges
ABOUT THE MIDDLE
Do you or your child struggle with any of the following: losing track of important items, always running late, difficulty starting and/or finishing challenging projects, endless clutter, procrastination, emotional regulation or other common problems due to challenges with executive functioning?
You are in the right place!
At The Middle, I specialize in providing ADHD and Executive Functioning Coaching Services to students (ages 10+), parents, and adults. My approach is centered on recognizing the innate strengths and capabilities of every individual. I am dedicated to meeting my clients where they are, assisting them in clarifying their aspirations, and refining their vision for the future. Embracing the philosophy that "the middle is messy, but it's also where all the magic happens, all the tension that creates goodness and learning," (Brenè Brown) I am committed to fostering growth and learning in my clients.
Schedule your FREE Discovery Call today to find out if I am a good fit for you!
Sessions can take place virtually or in-person (depending on your location).
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Just a few of the reasons The Middle is your best fit for you and your family:
In-Context Learning
I am excited to offer in-person* (in addition to virtual) student coaching sessions. This provides me with the opportunity to meet your student in your home to more easily identify strategies and organizational systems, such as:
Room organization systems.
Morning/night routine systems.
Creating the optimal study environment.
Streamlining school/binder organizational systems.**
Creating sustainable routines after school to improve work completion.
Using environmental modifications to improve task completion.
* Eligibility for in-person services are made based on several factors and will be discussed during the initial Discovery call.
** Organizational/school supplies found to be useful to the student can be purchased at cost from the coach, or we can provide purchasing information for you.
Built in Parent Coaching
Built into each student coaching package is at least one 30 minute parent coaching session per month.
In my experience, the more I can communicate with parents regarding: the level of support the student needs, how to slowly decrease supports to increase your child's independence and consistency in the use of reinforcements the better outcomes for your student and your family.
Starting out with coaching there can be an adjustment in some families when the parents begin to reflect on the amount of executive functioning they are doing for their children. This is very normal, and usually comes from trying to transition from "survival mode" where the parents are doing everything so that they can: get out of the door on time, help your child be successful in school, manage your child's emotional triggers, etc.
Encouraging your child to use their own executive functioning skills can feel like work in the beginning as your child starts to build feelings of self-efficacy, independence and initiative. Frequent communication with parents helps to maintain consistency and clear expectations as your child learns and develops these new strategies.
Resources
During the coaching process your child will receive evidence based strategies and resources to improve:
* Time management skills
* Working memory
* Organization
* Initiation
* Study strategies
* Teacher communication
* Planning
* Procrastination
* And much more!