What Is ADHD Coaching?

 

ADHD coaching is a specialized type of coaching that is tailored to meet the unique needs of the client with ADHD, delivered by a coach with in-depth knowledge and understanding of ADHD and related issues.

For coaches working with those who have ADHD, there is a belief that all clients are naturally creative and resourceful, with, at times, a need for a different approach than would be used in traditional life coaching and an understanding by the coach of how a person with ADHD may struggle in certain life areas.

The ADHD coaching process offers clients support, structure, and accountability for their actions, leading to a greater level of success in all areas of life, including those negatively impacted by ADHD, learning disabilities, or other coexisting conditions.

The Institute for the Advancement of ADHD Coaching defines ADHD coaching as a designed partnership that combines coaching skills with knowledge of Attention Deficit Disorder, a neurobiological condition. The coaching process enhances quality of life, improves performance and supports growth and change. The purpose of ADHD coaching is to provide support, structure and accountability. Coach and client collaboratively explore strengths, talents, tools and new learning to increase self-awareness and personal empowerment. Together they design strategies and actions and monitor progress by creating accountability in line with goals and aspirations.

ADHD coaches help individuals to set goals, acknowledge strengths, accept limitations, develop social skills, and create strategies that enable them to be more effective in managing their day-to-day lives. ADHD coaches do this by establishing a pattern of frequent communication with clients to make sure they are focused and working steadily toward their goals.

How does ADHD coaching differ from life coaching?

ADHD coaching is built on the core fundamentals of life coaching but also involves some differences from life coaching, such as a higher level of accountability and a greater focus on building skills and strategies.

Combining training, skills, passion and experience, Jodi Sleeper-Triplett and her JST Network of certified coaches offer a coaching style that embraces the ideals and core competencies of both life coaching and ADHD coaching. This approach provides the structure and strategies needed to create success for clients with ADHD while honoring the clients as creative and resourceful individuals.

 

An ADHD coach can help you, your child or your family…

• Create a greater sense of balance and fulfillment in your life
  
• Develop a program for success
  
• Build skills in all areas of your life
  
• Create and maintain a well-balanced, healthy lifestyle
  
• Learn strategies for creating a positive, supportive environment
  
• Identify areas of difficulty and frustration
  
• Receive ongoing support and encouragement
  
• Increase self-confidence and self-esteem
  
• Learn self-advocacy skills
  
• Set goals with minimal stress
  
• Maximize productivity at home, school and in the workplace
  
• Develop techniques for increased focus and concentration
  
• Improve time management and planning skills
  
• Reach your goals and visions