Dana Crews | Mindfulness ADHD Coach | Educator | Facilitator
Dana Crews, MA, ADHD-CCSP, MBSR, CALC
Second Arrow: Navigating Life's Challenges More Skillfully
Dana Crews, MA, ADHD-CCSP, MBSR, CALC
Throughout my almost 20-year career in coaching, education, training, behavioral health, & social work, I have witnessed a significant increase in anxiety, isolation, worry, dissatisfaction, & dread among teens, 20 somethings & adults. Stress, reactivity & distraction challenges are increasingly negatively impacting all aspects of our liv
Throughout my almost 20-year career in coaching, education, training, behavioral health, & social work, I have witnessed a significant increase in anxiety, isolation, worry, dissatisfaction, & dread among teens, 20 somethings & adults. Stress, reactivity & distraction challenges are increasingly negatively impacting all aspects of our lives.
This observation & experience motivated me to narrow my scope of work to ADHD Coaching. During my time with the International ADHD Coaching Training Centers, I discovered my biggest blind spot, I too have ADHD! I am now reviewing & remembering the last 40 some years of my life with a clearer & greater acceptance & understanding, through the lens of ADHD. I also realize that my personal yoga & meditation practice significantly reduced my symptoms of ADHD for almost 25 years!
ADHD Life Coaching with me is a whole person approach, emphasizing the interconnectedness of mental, physical, social, emotional, creative, & intellectual health & well-being. Utilizing mindfulness-based practices to build curiosity, resilience & skillful problem solving.
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Second Arrow: Navigating Life's Challenges More Skillfully
Dana Crews, MA, ADHD-CCSP, MBSR, CALC
Having worked with hundreds of adolescents & adults with ADHD over the last 20 years within the healthcare & educational systems, I am uniquely qualified for ADHD Life Coaching. I've supported all of my clients in creating & maintaining measurable & attainable goals through evidence & strength-based practices.
I continue to further my edu
Having worked with hundreds of adolescents & adults with ADHD over the last 20 years within the healthcare & educational systems, I am uniquely qualified for ADHD Life Coaching. I've supported all of my clients in creating & maintaining measurable & attainable goals through evidence & strength-based practices.
I continue to further my education, training & certifications surrounding ADHD treatment & neurodiversity, as this is THE MOST interesting topic to me now, & if you have ADHD, you know what that's like: the unquenchable thirst for information knowledge & understanding.
With this I combine my unique master's education & over 25 years of practice & certifications in yoga, meditation & mindfulness-based stress reduction.
These are my TOP TOOLS:
- ADHD-CCSP - ADHD Clinical Services Certification Provider Strength-based Interventions to Thrive with ADHD from Childhood to Adulthood
- ADHD Certification Course - What's New & What's Next in Supporting Neurodiverse Clients
- CALC - Certified ADHD Life Coach - International ADHD Coaching Training Centers
- MBSR Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn
- CBT - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- SFT - Solution Focused Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Nurturing Skills for Families
- Trauma Informed Care
- 4 Foundations of Mindfulness
- Loving-Kindness Practice
- Radical Acceptance
- 5 Points & 4 Paths of Yoga
Second Arrow: Navigating Life's Challenges More Skillfully
Second Arrow: Navigating Life's Challenges More Skillfully
Second Arrow: Navigating Life's Challenges More Skillfully
In Buddhist Psychology, there is a concept known as the Second Arrow. To better understand it, let me explain the First Arrow, it represents the unavoidable hardships of life. All of us are faced with difficult experiences such as physical pain, loss, relationship challenges, parenting, career change, mental health concerns, or having A
In Buddhist Psychology, there is a concept known as the Second Arrow. To better understand it, let me explain the First Arrow, it represents the unavoidable hardships of life. All of us are faced with difficult experiences such as physical pain, loss, relationship challenges, parenting, career change, mental health concerns, or having ADHD.
The Second Arrow refers to the suffering we add on top of these already challenging circumstances. This Second Arrow is the result of our own thoughts & reactions. Often, we find ourselves asking questions like "Why me?" or "Why does this have to happen now?” Or “Why can’t this be different?” We often blame ourselves, feel guilty, or carry the weight of shame for circumstances being as they are.
The Second Arrow teaches us that we have the power to choose HOW we respond to life's difficulties. Through AWARENESS we cultivate compassion, insight, & agency. By being non-judgmentally present in life, our own understanding & acceptance further develops. Only then,
are we able to reduce suffering.
At Second Arrow ADHD Coaching, my aim is to guide individuals in navigating life's challenges with compassionate mindfulness, resilience, & deliberate action. By integrating self-regulation strategies & evidence-based practices, we will cultivate insight, wisdom, & a more skillful approach to life with ADHD.