Dana Crews | Mindful ADHD Coach | Educator | Facilitator
Dana Crews MA, ADHD-CE, MBSR, CALC
Dana Crews MA, ADHD-CE, 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, dissatisfaction, dread, & hopelessness among adults & emerging adults. Stress, reactivity & distraction challenges are increasingly negatively impacting all aspects of our l
Throughout my almost 20-year career in coaching, education, training, behavioral health, & social work, I have witnessed a significant increase in anxiety, isolation, dissatisfaction, dread, & hopelessness among adults & emerging adults. Stress, reactivity & distraction challenges are increasingly negatively impacting all aspects of our lives.
This observation motivated me to narrow my scope of work & focus into ADHD Life Coaching. During my ADHD Coaching Training I discovered my biggest blind spot, I too have ADHD! I am now reviewing & remembering the last 45 years of my life with a clearer lens, as well as greater acceptance & understanding of myself & my ADHD. I also came to realize that my personal yoga & meditation practice for the last 25 years has significantly reduced the impact of my ADHD symptoms.
ADHD Life Coaching with me, is a whole person approach, emphasizing the interconnectedness of mental, physical, social, emotional, spiritual, creative, & intellectual health & well-being. Utilizing mindfulness-based practices to foster compassion, curiosity, resilience &
skillful problem solving.
Career Training & Certifications
Dana Crews MA, ADHD-CE, MBSR, CALC
Having a 20-year career in behavioral health & education, I am uniquely qualified for ADHD Life Coaching. I've supported thousands of adults & adolescents with ADHD in creating & maintaining measurable & attainable goals through evidence & strength-based practices.
I continue to further my education, training & certifications surrounding
Having a 20-year career in behavioral health & education, I am uniquely qualified for ADHD Life Coaching. I've supported thousands of adults & adolescents with ADHD in creating & maintaining measurable & attainable goals through evidence & strength-based practices.
I continue to further my education, training & certifications surrounding ADHD care & management, as this is THE MOST interesting & exciting subject for me. If you have ADHD, you know what that's like: the unquenchable thirst for information knowledge & understanding on a particular topic.
I combine my unique master's education in Buddhist Studies, Psychology, & Non-Violent Communication, as well as over 25 years of personal practice & certifications in yoga, meditation & mindfulness-based stress reduction training.
TOP clinical & experiential TOOLS:
- ADHD-CE-ADHD Certified Educator 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
- CMIP-Certified Mindfulness Informed Professional
- MCBT-Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy
- MBSP-Mindfulness-based Strengths Practice
- Somatic Psychology
- Voice Dialogue
- Motivational Interviewing
- Nurturing Skills for Families
- Trauma Informed Care
- Boddhisatva Peace Training-Compassion in Action
- SCT-Sustainable Compassion Training
- 5 Points & 4 Paths of Yoga
Navigating Life's Challenges More Skillfully
Navigating Life's Challenges More Skillfully
To understand the Second Arrow, we first need to understand the First Arrow. The First Arrow refers to the unavoidable difficulties of being human. Life includes challenges we do not choose & often cannot control. Being born with ADHD, experiencing loss, living with chronic pain, & facing uncertainty are all part of our lived reality. T
To understand the Second Arrow, we first need to understand the First Arrow. The First Arrow refers to the unavoidable difficulties of being human. Life includes challenges we do not choose & often cannot control. Being born with ADHD, experiencing loss, living with chronic pain, & facing uncertainty are all part of our lived reality. These experiences can be deeply difficult, frustrating, & at times overwhelming.
The First Arrow is what happens to us.
The Second Arrow is how we respond.
& this is where choice becomes possible.
The Second Arrow is the additional suffering we layer onto an already challenging experience. It shows up through our thoughts, reactions, & inner critic. We may ask, “Why me?” “Why now?” or “Why can’t this be different?” Often, we turn against ourselves—blaming, judging, or carrying guilt & shame for things being exactly as they are. We may deny, ignore, repress, or try to numb our feelings through distraction, food, alcohol, shopping, or overdoing.
Through awareness, we soften the grip of the Second Arrow by returning again and again to compassionate presence. Meeting experience as it is, with less judgment, allows insight to arise naturally. Over time, this cultivates confidence and agency, helping us reduce the suffering that IS within our control.
At Second Arrow ADHD Coaching, my aim is to guide individuals in navigating life's challenges with compassionate mindfulness, resilience, & intentional action. By integrating self-regulation strategies with evidence-based practices, we will cultivate a more skillful & supportive approach to life with ADHD.