MINDFUL ADHD COACHING. SPECIALIZING IN EMOTION & SELF-REGULATION SKILLS.
Enhance Executive Functioning through Awareness & Insight.
Practice Creative Problem Solving with Connection & Purpose.
12-WEEK 1:1 VIRTUAL COACHING
MINDFUL ADHD COACHING
Engaged, compassionate, grounded, regulated presence is the foundation for the performance of strong executive function. This is the heart of ADHD Coaching with me, Dana Crews.
Reduce stress, reactivity, distraction & procrastination with supportive problem solving. Let's bridge the gap between intention & action.
the MEANING BEHIND SECOND ARROW
To understand the Second Arrow, allow me to describe the First Arrow. The First Arrow refers to the unavoidable difficulties of being human. Life includes struggles & challenges we do not choose & often cannot control. There is a host of obstacles: having ADHD, experiencing loss, living with chronic pain, navigating everyday stressors, & facing the uncertainty of life in general. Whether we like to admit it or not, & like it or not, these can all play a major 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 & AGENCY BECOME POSSIBLE.
The Second Arrow is a metaphor describing the additional suffering we layer onto an already complicated experience. It shows up through our reactions, thoughts, & inner critic. We may ask, “Why me?” “Why now?” or “Why can't this be different?” Often, we turn against ourselves or others—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 over functioning.
Through awareness, we are able to soften the grip of the Second Arrow, returning again & again to compassionate presence. Meeting experience as it is, in each moment, with less judgment, allows connection & insight to naturally arise. Over time, this cultivates self-efficacy, belief & confidence in our own ability to learn & grow. This reduces the suffering that IS within our control.
At Second Arrow ADHD Coaching, my motivation is to guide individuals in navigating life's challenges with compassionate mindfulness, resilience, & intentional action. By integrating self-regulation & emotional regulation strategies with evidence-based care, we will cultivate a more skillful & supportive approach to not only managing ADHD but thriving with it.
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