ADHD coaching helps those with ADHD understand themselves better plus gives them strategies that work best for their ADHD brain. Most coaching and therapy strategies are often not as effective for those with ADHD as they have been created with the neurotypical brain in mind and are much more cognitive in nature. ADHD brains work better with strategies that are more emotion based as is having someone who has ADHD themselves so understands the lived experience. This is key in our opinion.
Michelle also asks BRIEF Therapy questions which she is trained in. This incorporates positive psychology practices and helps clients changes by constructing solutions rather than focusing on problems, which has been known to create magnificent shifts in client’s lives!
Coaching builds empowerment, bravery, confidence, authenticity, and acceptance with the realisation that you do not need to be fixed. You are just different needing to be understood.
ADHD coaching is recommended over 12-16 sessions of which a coaching structure has been designed. However this will be adapted to be bespoke to the client. Typical goals focused on will be:
Daily healthy routines
Prioritisation
Emotional regulation
Children and young people with ADHD tend to be low in confidence and get bored easily. They find themselves getting distracted easily, emotionally dysregulated with anger issues that they struggle to manage.
This is where having an ADHD coach is helpful to boost their confidence giving them awareness of their strengths and how ADHD works, developing morning and evening routines, keeping them on track so they meet their academic potential and being their cheerleader to celebrate their success.
Michelle is trained in BRIEF solution focused therapy (BSFT), which is a strengths based approach to working with children and families. It emphasises the positive qualities and behaviours and how these can be applied to overcome difficulties. She is able to weave these questions into the sessions so that children can focus more on the solutions rather than the problems.
Michelle can also offer an anger management programme for children if this is something your child is particularly struggling with. Let us know when booking if this is the case and we can discuss options with you.
In addition, and as part of the contract with your child, we recommend parents attend the ADHD Awareness training session for PARENTS. As part of one of the packages, you will receive this at a reduced rate.
If you really want to make a difference for your child, the most effective way to make a change is for parents to also learn about the condition.
Discover how we can support your ADHD journey through personalised one-to-one coaching, hands-on group workshops, and expert screening assessments. Each service is designed to meet you where you are, equipping you with the tools, insight and community you need to thrive.
Where: Online or in person in Colchester
Who: Adults with an ADHD diagnosis, awaiting a diagnosis or suspect they may have ADHD.
Children and young people over the age of 10 years with a diagnosis or awaiting diagnosis.
If this sounds like something you or your child would benefit from, click below to fill out an enquiry form and we will be in contact within 24 hours to arrange a free initial consultation.
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