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Good luck! Someone else suggested a 'coach' and please, I beg you, don't waste money on a 'coach'; they are a scam. If you want some professional input or sup
by magnetowasright 2y ago
Good luck!
Someone else suggested a 'coach' and please, I beg you, don't waste money on a 'coach'; they are a scam.
If you want some professional input or support (highly recommended!) see a psychologist or an occupational therapist who has experience working with ADHD adults.
OTs are the best option for ADHDers considering 'coaching' imo; OTs are professional problem solvers and will help you build the skills to be your own coach (among other things). They're also educated, trained, and regulated. OT as a field has some serious problems but that's a rant for another time. They're a fantastic resource for ADHD adults looking to learn to work with their brain on their own terms. They can absolutely help you achieve those goals. Working more regularly with one for a short while and then reconnecting when you need extra help or have new challenges is common.
If you're looking for professional body doubling/human rubber ducking or some more casual kind of motivation and support, disability support workers are also an option much better than 'coaches' imo. They should also be regulated and have at least some training. They're also cheaper than 'coaches' and they're not a scam trying to lie about credentials, regulation, or scopes of practice. I've had disability support workers help me with some really banal stuff I just needed that extra push to get done.
I know some people swear by coaching, but it's a repugnant scam preying on people. I think the market of ADHD adults realising they want or need help exploding combined with a lack of education and awareness that there are already existing actual professionals that can help has perfectly paved the way for these scam artists to swoop in and steer people away from professional help. Anyway, please see an OT or a psych instead of a 'coach'!