About ADHD & COACHING
What is ADHD?
ADHD, which stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a medical neurobiological condition that is inherited from biological parents, much like traits such as eye color, height, or susceptibility to other medical disorders. ADHD challenges arise from the inability to regulate the amount of attention we allocate to things that captivate us versus those that do not. This condition is linked to low levels of dopamine, a neurotransmitter that plays a crucial role in our ability to plan, focus, and manage our emotions, influencing how we experience pleasure and rewards. An imbalance of dopamine can significantly affect our behavior and physical functions, including learning, motivation, mood, attention, pain processing, and movement coordination. Individuals with ADHD exhibit variations in brain chemistry, structure, and function compared to those without the disorder. Just as a person with poor eyesight, diabetes, or asthma cannot simply will away their symptoms, someone with ADHD cannot control how their symptoms manifest through sheer determination. While the symptoms may appear similar among the ADHD population, the personal experience can vary greatly for each individual, leading to diverse ADHD challenges and requiring tailored approaches in the coaching process to effectively manage them.
What is ADHD Coaching?
ADHD coaching is a specialized coaching process designed to help clients brainstorm, explore, and uncover solutions to their unique ADHD challenges. Clients receive tailored levels of support to develop tools they can utilize long after the coaching relationship ends. This process fosters increased awareness, allowing clients to better identify where their struggles or obstacles may stem from their ADHD. The coach provides ideas and options based on how others have successfully managed ADHD, encouraging clients to think about strategies and plan actions that will work best for them. Ultimately, it’s a collaborative partnership where the client takes the lead, and the coach assists them in navigating towards their goals.
Things You Should Know
Coaching is an interactive experience where we explore your goals and passions, helping you navigate the path to the life you desire. This coaching process is entirely confidential; what happens in our sessions stays in our sessions. The duration of your coaching journey will depend on the complexity of your goals and your commitment to addressing ADHD challenges with openness. You DO NOT need a formal diagnosis to work with an ADHD coach.
