TEENS / YOUNG ADULTS ADHD COACHING

Christina is a dedicated ADHD coach with a passion for empowering teens and college students facing ADHD and executive function challenges. With extensive training and personal experience, she helps clients unlock their potential in both academic and personal spheres.

Christina’s coaching is grounded in her clients’ values and a pragmatic approach to co-create tools and strategies for navigating change. Her qualifications include a Psychology degree from UCLA and certifications from the Co-Active Training Institute (CTI), Mentor Coach, and the Professional Associate for ADHD Coaches (PAAC). She combines evidence-based techniques with a deep understanding of ADHD’s complexities.

Her approach focuses on fostering self-awareness, building practical skills, and cultivating resilience. Christina works closely with teens and their families to develop personalized strategies that enhance executive function skills, such as organization, time management, and goal-setting, while also addressing impulsivity and focus challenges.

Committed to staying current with ADHD research and best practices, Christina actively participates in summits, such as those at Stanford on neurodiversity and the workplace. She is also an active member of Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) and the Institute of Coaching, which partners with Harvard Medical School to support science-based coaching.

Christina’s holistic approach aims not only to improve academic performance but also to enhance overall well-being and self-esteem. Outside of coaching, she advocates for ADHD awareness, working to reduce stigma through community outreach and education.

 FAQs

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  • What are Executive Functions?

    ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is associated with difficulties in several executive functions, many of which are controlled by the prefrontal cortex of the brain. Here are some of the main executive functions affected by ADHD:

    1. Inhibition: This involves the ability to control one's impulses, thoughts, and actions. Individuals with ADHD often struggle with impulsivity, such as blurting out answers, interrupting others, or acting without fully considering consequences. The prefrontal cortex, particularly the right inferior frontal gyrus, is involved in inhibition.

    2. Working Memory: ADHD can impact working memory, which is the ability to hold and manipulate information in the mind for a short period. This affects tasks such as following instructions, organizing thoughts, and completing multi-step tasks. The dorsolateral prefrontal cortex plays a crucial role in working memory.

    3. Attention Regulation: This includes both sustaining attention (maintaining focus over time) and selective attention (focusing on relevant stimuli while ignoring distractions). The prefrontal cortex, especially the anterior cingulate cortex, is involved in attention regulation.

    4. Task Switching and Cognitive Flexibility: Individuals with ADHD may have difficulty switching between tasks or activities, as well as adapting to changes in plans. The prefrontal cortex, particularly the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and the anterior cingulate cortex, is important for task switching and cognitive flexibility.

    5. Planning and Organization: ADHD can impact abilities related to planning, setting goals, organizing tasks, and following through on plans. The prefrontal cortex, particularly the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, is involved in these executive functions.

    6. Time Management: Difficulties with estimating time, being on time, and managing time effectively are common in ADHD. The prefrontal cortex, along with other brain regions involved in temporal processing, plays a role in time management.

    7. Emotional Regulation: While not solely controlled by the prefrontal cortex, emotional regulation is linked to executive functions and can be affected in ADHD. This includes managing frustration, anger, and other emotions. The orbitofrontal cortex, which is part of the prefrontal cortex, is involved in emotional regulation.

    These executive functions are interconnected and rely on the coordinated activity of various brain regions, including the prefrontal cortex. Dysfunction in these areas can contribute to the characteristic symptoms of ADHD, such as impulsivity, inattention, and difficulties with organization and self-regulation.

  • ADHD coaching is a collaborative and supportive process that empowers individuals with ADHD to reach their full potential. I am trained around understanding the specific challenges faced by those with ADHD, such as difficulties with focus, organization, time management, and impulsivity. The primary goal of ADHD coaching is to help clients develop practical skills and habits that enable them to thrive in various aspects of their lives, including work, academics, relationships, and personal pursuits.

    Overall, ADHD coaching offers a nonjudgmental, supportive, and goal-oriented approach to helping individuals with ADHD thrive. By working with me, clients can gain a deeper understanding of their ADHD, develop effective coping mechanisms, improve their self-esteem, and ultimately achieve their personal and professional aspirations.

  • During ADHD coaching sessions, the client and I work together to identify specific areas of struggle and set achievable goals. This might involve creating a structured daily routine, implementing organization systems, improving time management skills, and learning effective communication strategies. I provide guidance, accountability, and encouragement throughout this process, helping the client to stay on track and make meaningful progress.

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ADHD and EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING COACHING

ADHD coaching is a specialized form of coaching designed to support individuals who are navigating the challenges of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). I work with clients and their support systems to develop strategies, tools, and techniques tailored to their unique needs, helping them to better manage their symptoms and improve their overall quality of life.

ADHD coaching is a collaborative and supportive process that empowers individuals with ADHD to reach their full potential. I am trained around understanding the specific challenges faced by those with ADHD, such as difficulties with focus, organization, time management, and impulsivity. The primary goal of ADHD coaching is to help clients develop practical skills and habits that enable them to thrive in various aspects of their lives, including work, academics, relationships, and personal pursuits.

During ADHD coaching sessions, the client and I work together to identify specific areas of struggle and set achievable goals. This might involve creating a structured daily routine, implementing organization systems, improving time management skills, and learning effective communication strategies. I provide guidance, accountability, and encouragement throughout this process, helping the client to stay on track and make meaningful progress.

One of the key aspects of my ADHD coaching is to focus on strengths-based approaches. Rather than viewing ADHD as a purely negative trait, I help clients recognize and harness their unique strengths, such as creativity, hyperfocus, and resilience. By building on these strengths, clients can develop strategies that capitalize on their abilities and mitigate the challenges associated with ADHD.

ADHD coaching is not therapy, although it can complement therapy and other forms of treatment. While therapy typically focuses on exploring the root causes of issues and addressing emotional challenges, ADHD coaching is more action-oriented and practical. It provides concrete tools and strategies that my clients can immediately apply to their daily lives.

Overall, ADHD coaching offers a nonjudgmental, supportive, and goal-oriented approach to helping individuals with ADHD thrive. By working with me, clients can gain a deeper understanding of their ADHD, develop effective coping mechanisms, improve their self-esteem, and ultimately achieve their personal and professional aspirations.