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Many adults with a diagnosis of ADHD are prescribed medication to manage their core ADHD symptoms. Various studies have however found that medication alone is not always effective in getting the ADHD sufferer’s life back on track. Over recent years as adult ADHD has become more prevalent, many adults with this condition have been exploring the benefits of ADHD coaching as a way to help them learn new skills and strategies to help manage daily tasks.
There are cases where ADHD medication is not tolerated by the individual or proves ineffective. In such instances, ADHD coaching may be a viable option for the individual. It has been concluded in many studies that a combination of pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies has more benefits to the individual affected by ADHD therefore coaching may also be offered in conjunction with medication.
Many adults with ADHD have problems with executive functioning, meaning they have difficulty setting and achieving goals, managing time, planning projects and starting and finishing tasks. An ADHD coach helps an adult with ADHD choose realistic goals and lay out the steps they need to take to achieve them. When a client has problems staying on track, they help them refocus and plan their time around achieving their goal. Another area they concentrate on is helping adults with ADHD stay organized.
ADHD coaching is about assisting the individual find strategies to manage with inattention, restlessness, distractibility, time and organizational management, and impulsivity – which are all the core symptoms of ADHD. In often more cases than not, ADHD coaching more about finding the solution to the individual’s problems and setting a plan as compared to find the cause of the problem. After the client has their action plan, the coach sets up ways for the client to check in and show responsibility for taking action.
ADHD coaching is not for everyone. It requires a high level of commitment and desire to change since the coach can not do the work – they can only offer support and advice. But for some adults with ADHD, coaching helps develop the skills they need to be productive and the self-esteem they need to achieve.
