College and ADHD: If you or a student you know has ADHD, his or her ability to get work done, done well and on time could be compromised. Success in college is more about getting work done, done well and on time (“executive function skills and routines”) than IQ!
Summer CollegeCore Coaching prepares students’ executive function skills and routines in advance to secure a happier, healthier and more accomplished academic year.
CollegeCORE Coaching (by phone, Skype or in person) helps high school upperclassmen and college students conquer the most common problems associated with ADHD or Executive Dysfunction. Rebecca provides effective, practical and non-medication solutions for getting things done well and on time. She has worked with ADHD students and entrepreneurs for over 20 years. Read more at www.MindfulCommunication.com. Rebecca’s coaching and training approach builds the core skills and routines that enable success in school and greater marketability for the workplace.
CollegeCORE students will learn:
- core skills and routines for managing anxiety and improving focus, follow through and communication
- to become more independent, and how to be the CEO of YOU, even if you don’t plan to be an entrepreneur
- basic organizational skills
- problem-solving skills
- note-taking skills
- more efficient study and test-taking skills
- why good sleep is a major ally for the ADHD student, sleep’s powerful role in learning and ways to improve sleep quality
- how exercise regimen best promotes clearer thinking and improved productivity
- tips to apply Rebecca’s 80/20 approach for managing procrastination
- how to self-advocate – a competitive life skill.
How CollegeCore Coaching works:
The process begins with a complimentary 15-20 minute inquiry call with Rebecca. Call to set up that inquiry session (978) 287-0810 or (978) 255-1817. This is a brief discussion to answer questions about the program. This discussion helps to determine whether the CollegeCore coaching approach is appropriate for the student.
A 90 minute meeting (in person, Skype or phone) follows to get background information, identify personal strengths and establish personal objectives, deadlines (if imposed) for improvement, and to determine best approaches. Fee: $325.00
Based on that meeting an action plan is created and the frequency of coaching sessions is determined. The goal is to identify the best starting point(s) and select a couple small steps that are fairly easy to implement consistently. Our goal is that these steps will yield some early and notable results. These new routines become habits. Minor adjustments are made along the way. For some, the compound effect will work best, for others a multi-target approach is better.
The process is customized to the student and his/her needs. Coaching sessions are $150/hour, $75/30 minutes. Sessions may be 1-3x a week; duration and frequency is determined by Rebecca and the student. While not mandatory, a spouse, partner or co-founder may also be involved, if desired. Progress is addressed at each session. As the gains become more consistent and the student more independent, the coaching sessions wind down. Consequently, check-in sessions are monthly or bi-monthly, then every six months or as needed.
To set up a CollegeCORE inquiry session or to make an appointment with Rebecca Shafir, Speech/language pathologist, voice coach, executive functioning coach and author, contact:
The Hallowell Center BostonMetroWest in Sudbury MA at (978) 287-0810 or her
West Newbury office (978) 255-1817 to schedule sessions in person or by phone or Skype.
