I’ve learned not to take too many things my clients say or do during our work too personally. Many times, my clients are dealing with issues that go deeper than questioning my credentials or asking to leave my office. It just is a roadblock to treatment. The big question becomes…why do clients do this? The … [Read more…]
I like to use examples from time-to-time from my work. I started working with this family to help with ADD/ADHD.The daughter is a sophomore at a local high school. They’ve tried other forms of treatment and the daughter resisted the help. They decided to work with me because they felt a coach would be the … [Read more…]
For those of us with ADD and ADHD, we all have those moments when we say or do the wrong thing and wish we could have that moment back. In my case, I wish I could literally pull back the words into my mouth or grab my actions as these occur. To help minimize these … [Read more…]
I received a call from a perspective client yesterday. Her son is in his mid-20s and was recently diagnosed with ADHD. It came as a relief to the family because the son has struggled for many years despite performing well on standardized tests, so they were relieved to finally have an answer. One of mother’s … [Read more…]
I’ve been living with ADHD my whole life. Even though I’ve managed to live with my ADHD, there are days where it can impact me more than others. Yesterday was one of those days. Let me start with things at home. My computer network at home stopped working properly. I decided that I would try … [Read more…]
Being able to find the right type of support for ADD and ADHD is essential in learning to perform at your best. Seeking out the help of qualified professionals as well as identifying personal mentors will make a huge difference. One of the biggest hurdles I had to overcome with my ADHD was admitting that … [Read more…]
With summer coming to a screeching halt, I think this would be a wonderful time to reach out and connect with an old friend. It doesn’t take much, but show someone you haven’t connected with in a long time that you care. This will mean a lot to that person, and we should all try to brighten someone’s day. … [Read more…]
I just started working with Sarah. She’s a college sophomore at one of the best schools in the country. However, she is very ADHD and has gotten through school being smarter than everyone else. Her work habits are quite poor. She will wait until the last possible moment to finish assignments with many sleepless nights. … [Read more…]
I always advise clients about the process that’s involved with coaching for ADD, ADHD and Executive Functioning. It isn’t just a quick fix, but the beginning of a journey to better manage one’s needs. Some clients can resist at first, but sticking with coaching should improve performance if it’s a fit. I cater my work … [Read more…]
I’ve been working with the Jones family for around four months. I’ve been working with the family’s youngest daughter. She’s seen many top professionals in the Chicagoland Area. A common pattern with this family is to blame the professional, not the situation. This has been a very difficult family; appointments were missed, child was belligerent, … [Read more…]