executive function & skill building
Neurobiology: Understanding the Brain's Challenges
In today's competitive academic environment, your college student may be grappling with internal struggles that might not be immediately apparent. As a parent, it's difficult to identify the 'Wall of Awful' & the internal ADHD related shame & guilt spiral creating the largest obstacle for them. It's important to know it's most likely not a lack of motivation; it's their battle with the performance of Executive Function Skills. College students' brains are still maturing, Executive Function, our brain's management system, is still maturing, & ADHD can further complicate this developmental process. ADHD is a reason, not an excuse. My role as their coach is to guide & mentor college students, helping them unlock their potential in prioritizing, planning, task initiation, organization, & time-management.
Psychology: Nurturing Growth & Resilience
Embarking on or sustaining the journey of college can bring about unique challenges for both students & their families. These challenges can manifest as struggling to maintain healthy routines & social relationships, managing time wisely, & prioritizing effectively. Additionally, there are also the emotional highs & lows of college life, & the stress hangovers of pulling all-nighters. You are not lazy, a bad person, certainly not dumb, or just lacking will-power. With almost two decades of experience as a behavioral health specialist, social worker & ADHD Coach, I've worked extensively with students facing similar struggles. Personally, I've experienced the difficulties of scheduling & following through with long-term projects or papers. I understand the challenges of procrastination, getting started, completing a difficult task or getting stuck on a step, & the seemingly unending cycle of being tied up or lost in distractions or shinny objects or relationships. You don't have to navigate this alone.
Philosophy: Shifting Perspectives & Real-World Readiness
ADHD Coaching with me is built on emotional & self-regulation tools for optimal executive functioning, skill building & over all mental health & wellbeing. Together, we will examine mindset, the language we use to describe ourselves, sleeping, eating & exercise routines. We will learn stress management techniques & break unhelpful habits. As individuals with ADHD, driven by stimulation & interest, it's essential to understand & become more self-aware through compassionate mindfulness. We'll explore what may be holding you back & discover how you can flourish by developing personalized strategies. I provide support & accountability between weekly sessions. We will get through the semester, together, by reducing overwhelm, distraction, procrastination, or avoidance. And instead, increase independence, personal responsibility, & valuable life skills.